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NM HB196

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Andrea Reeb

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Increases the penalty for receiving a stolen firearm valued under $2,500 from a fourth degree felony to a third degree felony
  • Amends Section 30-16-11 NMSA 1978, the existing receiving stolen property statute
  • Maintains the current tiered penalty structure for other stolen property based on value thresholds ($250, $500, $2,500, and $20,000)
  • Applies specifically to firearms regardless of their value falling below the normal third degree felony threshold of $2,500

Legislative Description

Penalty For Receiving Stolen Firearm

Last Action

Sent to HCPAC - Referrals: HCPAC/HJC

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer & Public Affairs1/28/2026

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