NM Law Expands Out-of-State Medical Access and Driver Rules
New Mexico extends federal ID compliance to October 2020 allowing continued use of existing licenses. HB 270 shields out-of-state doctors and hospitals from local liability, enabling residents access to care outside the state. Law stems from a pending NM Supreme Court ruling on patient lawsuits against Texas providers. Budget worries persist alongside debates on water, energy, education funding, and marijuana legalization.