New Mexico joins multi-state nurse licensure pact
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) – New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez has signed legislation to ensure that nurses from at least 25 other states can work in New Mexico and vice versa.
The legislation was enacted Thursday within hours of a midnight expiration deadline for a previous licensure compact.
The new compact adds criminal background check provisions and creates a new multi-state rule making commission.
The governor’s signature, along with unanimous votes in the state Senate and House, ensure no related disruption in health care services.
It was the first bill to be approved and signed during the current 30-day legislative session.
