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Proposed New Mexico Firearm Legislation HB49

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Legislation Overview

Title: Increase Felon Firearm Penalty

Description: Increase Felon Firearm Penalty

Session: 2026 Regular Session

Last Action: HCPAC: Reported by committee with Do Not Pass but with a Do Pass recommendation on Committee Substitution

Last Action Date: January 30, 2026

Sponsors

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3 sponsors: Heather Berghmans (D); Joy Garratt (D); Debra Sarinana (D);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 4% (3 of 70)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Jan 30, 2026 HCPAC: Reported by committee with Do Not Pass but with a Do Pass recommendation on Committee Substitution
House Jan 22, 2026 Sent to HCPAC - Referrals: HCPAC/HJC
House Jan 20, 2026 Sent to HPREF - Referrals: HPREF
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Jan 7, 2026 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
House HCPAC1 HB49 233531.1 Committee Amendment House HCPAC1 HB49 233531.1 Committee Amendment Jan 28, 2026 State Link amendment text No
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There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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