Senate committee approves Physical Therapy Licensure Compact bill with clarifying amendments The Senate committee voted 9–0 to recommend House Judiciary substitute for House Bill 12, which would join New Mexico to the Physical Therapy Licensure Compact. Lawmakers added amendments clarifying data handling, federal‑court standing, and attorney‑general roles while hearing support from therapy providers and concerns from trial lawyers about immunity and 'loser pays' provisions.

New Mexico is one step closer to easing therapist licensure and improving healthcare access with the Senate's unanimous vote on House Bill 12!

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