The NLC rulemaking process allows for public comment on proposed rule changes prior to a public hearing. The 2023 NLC proposed rule changes are open for comment April 18, 2023 through June 26, 2023. Complete the comment form to submit a comment regarding a rule change.
- Comment Period Begins: April 18, 2023
- Comments Deadline: June 26, 2023, 12 pm CT
- Public Hearing: June 26, 2023, 2 pm CT, 111 E. Wacker Dr., Chicago.
- Notice of Hearing
- Rulemaking Timeline
Current Hearings
(09/21/2022) - Proposed rule changes
The New Mexico Board of Nursing (NMBON) will hold a Public Rulemaking Hearing on Thursday, November 3rd, 2022. The Rulemaking Hearing will begin at 9:00 AM via Microsoft Teams through New Mexico Board of Nursing.
The purpose of the rules hearing is to consider changes to approximately seven (7) Parts within the Board’s rules. This includes a proposal to repeal and replace for the following five parts: 16.12.1 NMAC (“General Provisions”; 16.12.2 NMAC (“Nurse Licensure”); 16.12.4 NMAC (“Hemodialysis Technicians”); 16.12.5 NMAC (“Medication Aides”); and 16.12.11 (Lactation Care Provider”). In addition, the rules hearing will also consider a new part, 16.12.13 NMAC (“Diversion Program for Chemically Dependent Nurses”). Finally, the rules hearing will consider a proposal to amend 16.12.3 NMAC (“Nursing Education Programs”)
Historical Hearings
(12/30/2021) - Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Notice Proposed Rules & Notice of Public Hearing
The purpose of the rule hearing is to consider a proposal to repeal and replace 16.12.1 NMAC (“General Provisions”) and to promulgate a new 16.12.12 NMAC (“Discipline and Application Denials”).
16.12.12 Proposed New Rule 7.28.2021
16.12.1 Integrated pre-approved 7.28.2021
Formal Notice of Public Rulemaking Hearing
Written Comments for BON Website 9.20.21
Rulemaking hearing audio recording 9.27.21
Exhibit Listing 9.27.21
BON 2021 Concise Explanatory Statement signed 11.12.2021
16.12.12 Discipline and Application Denails new effective 12.30.21
Notice of Minor, Non-substantive Correction 11.30.21
16.12.1 General Provisions repeal & replace effective 12.30.21 [Corrected]
(12/09/2020) - Proposed rule changes
The New Mexico Board of Nursing (NMBON) will hold a Public Rulemaking Hearing on Thursday, February 4, 2021. The Rulemaking Hearing will begin at 9:00 AM via Zoom through New Mexico Board of Nursing, at 6301 Indian School Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110.
The proposed language outlines rules for clinical simulation during a public health emergency and updates the criteria for the different approval status for pre-licensure programs.
16.12.3 Proposed Integrated with Amendments 10.8.2020 plv
Formal Notice of Public Rulemaking Hearing
BON rule making hearing 2.4.21 agenda - Draft
12.10.2021 Rule makeing hearing audio recording
16.12.3 NMAC Concise Explanatory Statement Final 2.23.2021
16.12.3 NMAC Integrated Effective 4.9.2021
16.12.3 Amendment Effective 4.8.2021
Exhibit Listing 2.4.2021
(05/12/2020) - Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Notice Proposed Rules & Notice of Public Hearing
The Interstate Commission of Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators (ICNLCA) proposes uniform rules pursuant to Article VIII of the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC). The proposed rules are necessary to provide proper guidance and clarification to licensees and applicants of the party states as well as the Compact Commissioners that will promote compliance with the NLC.
Notice of Proposed NLC Rulemaking
(12/05/2019) - Notice of Public Rulemaking Hearing
The New Mexico Board of Nursing (NMBON) will hold a Public Rulemaking Hearing on Thursday, February 6, 2020. The Rulemaking Hearing will begin at 9:00 a.m., at the National Hispanic Cultural Center in the Bank of America Theatre, 1701 Fourth St. SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102. Statutory authority for this rulemaking can be found in Section 61-3-10 et seq. NMSA 1978.
The purpose of the Rulemaking Hearing is to hear public testimony and comments regarding the proposed amendment to the rule: Title 16 Occupational and Professional Licensing, Chapter 12 Nursing and Health Care Related Providers Part 2 Nurse Licensure.
Full Notice of Hearing
Proposed amendment to 16.12.2 NMAC
Written Comments for BON Website 1.24.2020 Ver 2
Agenda
Exhibits of Rulemaking Hearing 2.6.2020
02.06.2020 Rule Hearing Audio
Finalized amendment to 16.12.2.13 and 16.12.2.15
Concise Explanatory Statement 2.13.2020
(11/21/2019) - Notice of Public Rulemaking Hearing (Canceled)
Overview
Full Notice of Hearing