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SB 101

HEALTH CARE DELIVERY & ACCESS ACT REPEAL

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Linda López and 4 co-sponsors

SB 101 repeals New Mexico's Health Care Delivery & Access Act, removing healthcare delivery and access regulations without specifying replacement framework or protections.

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Bill Summary · SB 101

Legislative bill overview

SB 101 repeals New Mexico's Health Care Delivery & Access Act, eliminating the statutory framework that currently governs how healthcare services are organized and delivered in the state. The bill has passed the Senate and is now under review in two House committees, having received "DO PASS" recommendations from committee proceedings.

Why is this important

The repeal would remove established regulations and standards for healthcare delivery infrastructure in New Mexico, potentially affecting how hospitals, clinics, and providers operate and coordinate care. This could impact healthcare access, quality standards, and patient protections that were established under the original act, particularly for rural or underserved communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Replacement framework unclear: The bill repeals existing law without specifying what healthcare delivery and access regulations would replace it, creating uncertainty about regulatory gaps
  • Rural healthcare impact: Repeal could disproportionately affect healthcare access in rural New Mexico if the original act provided specific protections or requirements for underserved areas
  • Patient protections: Any patient safeguards, quality standards, or care coordination requirements embedded in the original act would be eliminated without stated alternatives

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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