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HB 82

PHYSICAL THERAPY LICENSURE COMPACT

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Gail Armstrong and 3 co-sponsors

New Mexico would join an interstate compact allowing licensed physical therapists to practice across member states without separate state licenses, improving access while reducing regulatory barriers.

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Bill Summary · HB 82

Legislative bill overview

HB 82 would allow New Mexico to join the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact, an interstate agreement that enables licensed physical therapists to practice across multiple member states without obtaining separate licenses in each state. The compact establishes mutual recognition of licensure standards and creates a centralized database for credential verification across participating states.

Why is this important

This addresses workforce mobility and access to care by reducing regulatory barriers that currently require physical therapists to obtain individual licenses in each state where they want to practice. For patients, particularly in rural areas, compact membership could expand telehealth and in-person PT services by allowing practitioners licensed in neighboring states to serve New Mexico residents more easily.

Potential points of contention

  • Interstate regulatory uniformity concerns: Critics may worry that relying on other states' licensing standards could lower New Mexico's specific credentialing requirements or consumer protections if standards vary significantly across compact members.
  • Local profession impact: Physical therapists already licensed in New Mexico might express concerns about increased out-of-state competition, potentially affecting business practices and fee structures.
  • Data privacy and security: A centralized interstate database raises questions about how physical therapist information is protected, who has access, and how data breaches would be handled across state lines.

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

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