This is a HC workforce bill, not an immigrant rights bill.
relates to legal immigrants.

We have medical professionals qualified in other countries driving Uber and other jobs not related to health care. What a waste. We should support SB172

Legislation - New Mexico Legislature 

SENATE BILL 172

57th legislature - STATE OF NEW MEXICO - first session, 2025

INTRODUCED BY

Linda M. Trujillo and Cindy Nava and D. Wonda Johnson

and Janelle Anyanonu

AN ACT

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE; INCREASING THE STATE'S HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE BY ENACTING THE IMMIGRANT HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ACT; PROVIDING FOR AN IMMIGRANT HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL ACCELERATION PROGRAM; PROVIDING FOR AN IMMIGRANT PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN READINESS PATHWAY; PROVIDING FOR AN IMMIGRANT PRIMARY CARE RESIDENCY GRANT PROGRAM; CREATING THE IMMIGRANT HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT FUND; CREATING THE IMMIGRANT HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE ADVISORY GROUP; AMENDING DEFINITIONS IN THE MEDICAL PRACTICE ACT; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION.