Advocacy
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Legislative Action & Policy Priorities
NMCA is committed to promoting the interests and ensuring the professional integrity of its members and the counseling profession at large through actively seeking and supporting favorable state and federal legislation. NMCA actively works on legislative and public policy issues that matter to our members. Priorities include GRT deductions, the Counseling Compact, and increased funding for mental health care.
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Legislation in New Mexico
For information on existing and pending New Mexico legislation, please visit: https://www.nmlegis.gov/
For signed Legislation, visit here.
To find your legislator to reach out in support of a bill or make other requests, click here: Find Your Legislator by Address - New Mexico Legislature
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Take Action with ACA
Visit the ACA “Take Action Center“ to learn more about nationwide advocacy opportunities - and what advocacy alerts you can send support letters to your legislators.
Government Relations Committee Updates
-New Mexico has passed a law that prohibits cost-sharing permanent for most fully insured plans in the state, effective January 1, 2026. This law applies to behavioral health services and medications under most in-network private health plans in the state, which means copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles will no longer be applied to these services. Read more here.
-Audio-only telehealth for behavioral health in New Mexico is permanent as of March 2025. See more here.
-Medicaid raised provider rates in January 2025
- Counseling compact continues to be passed in many states, New Mexico faces some challenges. See updates here.
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Mental Health Legislation in New Mexico
Curious about proposed laws and policies that impact mental health services in our state?
Use the New Mexico Bill Finder to search for current and past legislation related to mental health, counseling, and behavioral health services.
Search bills by keyword, sponsor, or topic here:
New Mexico Legislature Bill Finder
Your voice matters—staying informed is the first step in advocacy.
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