Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that amends previous law to authorize psychiatrists to prescribe certain medications to patients in the state of New Mexico.

Highlights:

• Amends the Professional Psychologist act (Sec. 1). 

• Amends definitions to previous acts (Sec. 1).

• Amends the structure of the New Mexico State Board of Psychologist Examiners (Sec. 1). 

• Authorizes a prescribing psychologist to prescribe and administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections (Sec. 1). 

• Establishes a committee to evaluate licensing complaints against prescribing psychologists (Sec. 1).

Full Bill Text

Full Bill Text