NEW MEXICO FIREARMS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
To PROTECT, PRESERVE and PROMOTE the firearms industry in New Mexico.
2/14/2024
Changes from last update are in red italics
Contact your legislators, attend a hearing in person or via zoom. Make you voice heard and that you oppose these bills!
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Senate Bill 5 by Sen. Peter Wirth Gun-Free Zone Expansion
Bans the possession of firearms within 100 feet of a polling place and 50 feet of a postal collection box.
Will be heard in Senate Rules Committee Jan 24, 8:00
Passed Senate Rules Committee on party lines 7-4 Jan 24, next stop Senate Judiciary Committee date TBD
Passed Senate Judiciary Committee Jan 26, on party line vote, headed to Senate floor
Passed Senate floor Jan 30 with 1 D voting against. Going to House committee next.
Passed House Judiciary committee Feb 9. Headed to House floor.
Passed House floor Feb 13 with amendment for exception for CCW holders, goes back to Senate for concurrence.
House Bill 129 by Rep. Andrea Romero State Waiting Period
Imposes a 7-calendar day waiting period on firearms purchases. Allows sale after 20 days if background check stays open.
Passed in the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee Jan 25 on party line vote
Passed House Judiciary Committee Jan 29 on party line vote, next stop House floor.
Passed House vote 37-33. Eight D’s opposed the bill. Headed to Senate for Committee hearings.
Will be heard in Senate Judiciary Committee Feb 5. Rolled over to be heard Feb 7.
Passed Senate Judiciary Committee on party line vote Feb 7. Amended to allow exemptions for FFL, CCW among other changes.
Passed House concurrence Feb 12. Goes to Governor for signature.
Senate Bill 204 by Sen. Ivey-Soto Prohibiting Firearms in Parks and Playgrounds
Would make it a 4th degree felony to carry a firearm into a park or playground owned or managed by a municipality or city.
Passed Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee Feb 10. Headed to Senate Judiciary committee.
House Bill 27 by Rep. Joy Garratt Expands State Red Flag Gun Confiscation Law
Allows law enforcement officers and licensed health care professionals to be”reporting parties” to petitioners for extreme risk protective orders and requires immediate surrender of firearms upon service of temporary or regular extreme risk protective orders (ERPOs). This law should be repealed, not expanded!
Passed House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee on party lines 4-2 Jan 23,
Passed House Judiciary Committee Jan 29 on party line vote, next stop House floor.
Could be heard on House floor any day now.
House Bill 114 by Rep. Christine Chandler Lawsuits Against the Firearms Industry
Allows the state attorney general or a district attorney to bring an action for injunctive relief and civil penalties against anyone in the firearms industry for alleged violations of the newly-devised Firearms Industry Accountability Act, vastly increasing their liability exposure when advertising legal products or conducting lawful business activities. Private causes of action are also created.
Passed House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee on party lines 4-2 Jan 23,
Passed House Judiciary Committee 26 Jan on party line vote.
Could be heard on House floor any day now.
House Bill 127 by Rep. Reena Szczepanski Raise the Age
Bans anyone under the age of 21 from purchasing or possessing any semi-automatic firearm, or any standard capacity magazine capable of holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition, with limited exceptions. Also criminalizes the sale or transfer of ownership of these firearms or magazines to anyone under 21.
Passed in the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee Jan 25 on party line vote.
Passed House Judiciary Committee Jan 31 on party line vote.
Could be heard on House floor any day now.
House Bill 137 by Rep. Andrea Romero Gas Operated SemiAuto Firearms Exclusion
Requires AG to create list of banned gas operated firearms. Illegal to transfer, sell, buy, import or manufacture firearm on list or parts. Limits where previously owned banned firearms can be used and how to transport. Limits detachable magazines to 10 rounds. Bans sale, transfer, manufacture of machine guns and parts. Requires certification (registration) of previously owned banned gas operated firearms.
Passed in the House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee Jan 25 on party line vote.
Passed House Judiciary Committee Jan 31 on party line vote, headed to House floor.
Could be heard on House floor any day now.
House Bill 144 by Rep. Hochman Vigil Create Office of Gun Violence Prevention
Will create Office of Gun Violence and Interdiction which will funnel tax payer dollars to gun control groups.
Passed House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee Jan 30 on party lines.
Will be heard in House Judiciary later this week or next week. If passed will go to house floor.
Senate Bill 69 by Sen. Joseph Cervantes 14 Day Waiting Period
Imposes a 14-calendar day waiting period on firearms purchases except by valid concealed handgun licensees, the longest firearm purchase delay in the country.
Will be heard Jan 24, 1:00 in Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee
Passed Senate Health and Public Affairs Committee on Jan 26 on party line vote.
Passed Senate Judiciary committee Jan 31, headed to Senate floor.
Senate Joint Resolution 12 by Sen. Wirth and Sen. Stewart Allow Municipalities and Counties to Regulate Firearms More Restrictive Than State Law
Would change the NM Constitution to allow municipalities and counties to regulate the right to keep and bear arms in a manner more restrictive than state law. If passed, it will be presented to the people for approval or disapproval at the next general election or special election.
Senate Bill 90 by Sen. Linda Lopez Tax on New Mexico Gun Owners & Sportsmen
Imposes a California-style 11% excise tax on firearms, firearm precursor parts, suppressors and ammunition, to be collected from New Mexico firearms retailers and sporting goods outlets and placed in the crime victims reparation fund and a fund for services to children and families involved in abuse or neglect situations.