New Mexico Rural Veteran Health Care Access Act
A bill to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to include two counties in New Mexico in a certain Veterans Integrated Service Network.
This bill, SB5177, aims to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to incorporate two counties in New Mexico into a specific Veterans Integrated Service Network. This change is intended to ensure that veterans in these counties receive the necessary healthcare and services through the network.
The bill would primarily affect veterans residing in the two targeted counties in New Mexico, ensuring they have access to integrated health services and support systems. It is also expected to impact the local healthcare providers and the administrative structure of the Veterans Integrated Service Network.
SB5177 was introduced and read twice on July 30, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs for further consideration. The current status is that it has been introduced and referred for committee review.
