Medium urgency

NM HB 11: AUDIOLOGY & SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY COMPACT

Detected August 22, 2026 · in Telehealth Cross-State Licensing

New Mexico has enacted HB 11, establishing an audiology and speech-language pathology compact, facilitating cross-state practice for licensed professionals in these fields.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Telehealth Cross-State Licensing space on August 22, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Audiologists and speech-language pathologists practicing in New Mexico and other participating states. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate implementation upon passage.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Telehealth Cross-State Licensing continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

Implementation of a compact allowing licensed professionals to practice across state lines without needing additional licenses.

Who it affects

Audiologists and speech-language pathologists practicing in New Mexico and other participating states.

What you must do

Ensure compliance with the new compact regulations and verify licensure status in participating states.

Deadline

Immediate implementation upon passage.

Source: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation_List?Session=2026&BillType=All&BillStatus=All&Sort=BillNumber

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