Santa Fe, N.M. — House Bill 99, critical medical malpractice reform legislation led by House Republicans, passed the House Judiciary Committee today on a unanimous 10–0 vote, earning strong bipartisan support.
Republicans have led the charge to move this reform forward, building consensus across the aisle because it is imperative that the Legislature do everything possible to retain doctors in New Mexico. The unanimous bipartisan vote reflects a shared understanding that our health care system cannot afford further instability.
For too long, physicians have left our state due to rising liability costs, leaving families waiting months for care or traveling out of state to see a specialist. New Mexicans have been begging for reform. They are tired of delays. They are tired of shortages. They are tired of a system that is pushing providers away.
Passage through Judiciary marks a crucial step toward stabilizing and strengthening New Mexico's health care system. HB 99 must continue advancing without delay and reach the Governor's desk.
House Republicans urge their Democratic colleagues to continue this bipartisan momentum and ensure this long-overdue reform becomes law.
