disciplinary action. A. The secretary shall adopt and promulgate rules relating to the following: (1) the establishment and administration of a voluntary program for credentialing doulas, including the development of criteria for: (a) education; (b) training; (c) experience; and (d) other qualifications that the secretary deems appropriate in accordance with the provisions of the Doula Credentialing and Access Act; (2) procedures for the receipt and review of and action upon applications for initial credentialing; (3) standards for continuing education, professional development, mentorship activities and other requirements that the secretary deems appropriate for recertification; (4) the creation of a workforce development plan, including practices for promoting equitable access to doula credentialing for members of underserved communities; (5) procedures for disciplinary action relating to applicants or credentialed doulas, including guidelines for: (a) reprimands; (b) probation; (c) denial, suspension or revocation of credentialing or recredentialing; and (d) an appeal process; (6) the development and operation of a publicly accessible online directory for identifying credentialed doulas; and (7) other matters that the secretary deems appropriate to carry out the provisions of the Doula Credentialing and Access Act. B. The secretary may: (1) collect credentialing fees; and (2) apply any fees collected pursuant to the Doula Credentialing and Access Act to cover the costs of administering a voluntary program for credentialing doulas pursuant to that act. History: Laws 2025, ch. 20, § 3.
‹ Prev All New Mexico sections Next ›
Lexace provides legal information, not legal advice, and no attorney–client relationship is created. Statute text is provided for general information and may not reflect the most recent amendments; verify against the official state code.