New Mexico Rep. Christine Chandler (D-Los Alamos) sits in her Roundhouse office Feb. 17, 2026, before a Senate floor vote on ...

Wednesday’s Top Stories Wednesday’s Five Facts [1] Medical malpractice reform bill headed to governor’s desk – New Mexico ...

Dr. Hector Lerma of Las Cruces wanders a hallway at the Roundhouse looking for legislators to talk to on Jan. 28. A medical ...

A bipartisan bill aimed at reforming New Mexico's medical malpractice laws to address the state's doctor shortage is awaiting the governor's signature.

A comprehensive plan to improve New Mexico's medical malpractice environment is awaiting Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's signature.

House Bill 99, a proposal supported by Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, would limit the amount jurors can award in punitive ...

The House's approval of the medical malpractice bill drew praise Saturday, with New Mexico Medical Society President Robert Underwood calling it an "important step" toward restoring stability and ...

The Senate voted 40-2 to support House Bill 99, sponsored by Reps. Christine Chandler (D-Los Alamos) and Gail Armstrong (D-Magdalena). The two “no” votes came from Sens. Shannon Pinto (D-Tohatchi) and ...

Democratic senators pushed for 11 amendments to key aspects of the medical malpractice overhaul. Three of them passed.

Key questions patients in Florida should ask after a serious medical error, including rights, next steps, and potential legal ...

New Mexico Senate Democrats introduced 11 amendments that would change or remove key aspects of a high-profile medical malpractice bill.

The bill, which helps retain physicians while preserving accountability and patients' rights, also helps change laws related to medical malpractice.