The bill amends New Mexico law to create an expedited licensure process for qualified applicants in various professional fields, including genetic counseling, polysomnography, physician assistants, and anesthesiologist assistants. It introduces a new expedited license for individuals who are currently licensed in good standing in another state, territory, or foreign country, contingent upon the payment of required fees. The bill also repeals existing provisions related to reciprocal licensure and replaces them with this new expedited framework, ensuring consistency across different professional boards.

Furthermore, the bill establishes specific criteria for expedited licensure under the Signed Language Interpreting Practices Act, mandating that the board grant expedited licenses to certified individuals from recognized organizations who meet the necessary qualifications. It also addresses licensing fees, stipulating that they cannot be increased more than once per calendar year, with an initial cap of thirty dollars and subsequent increases limited to five percent of the existing fee. This aims to make the licensure process more accessible and affordable for qualified professionals seeking to practice in New Mexico.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 61-6A-8, 61-6B-3, 61-7A-8, 61-11-10, 61-12F-1, 61-12G-1, 61-17A-5, 61-27B-33, 61-29-9, 61-30-20, 61-32-10, 61-33-5