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NM HB146

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Chavez

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • First offense of felon in possession of a firearm or destructive device increases from a standard third degree felony (3 years) to a third degree felony with a 5-year basic sentence
  • Second or subsequent offense of felon in possession becomes a second degree felony with a 9-year basic sentence
  • Serious violent felons in possession upgraded from third degree to second degree felony, with courts prohibited from suspending or deferring one-third of the basic sentence
  • Amends Section 31-18-15 NMSA 1978 to add the new 5-year basic sentence category for felon-in-possession offenses
  • Effective date: July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Felon In Possession Of Firearm Penalty

Last Action

Sent to HCPAC - Referrals: HCPAC/HJC

1/27/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer & Public Affairs1/27/2026

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