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NM HB197

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 stealing a firearm valued under $2,500 from a fourth degree felony to a third degree felony
  • Amends Section 30-16-1 NMSA 1978 (the state's larceny statute)
  • Firearm theft would now carry the same felony classification as livestock theft, regardless of the firearm's value (up to $2,500)
  • General larceny penalties remain unchanged: petty misdemeanor for $250 or less, misdemeanor for $250-$500, fourth degree felony for $500-$2,500, third degree felony for $2,500-$20,000, and second degree felony for over $20,000

Legislative Description

Increase Penalty For Larceny Of Firearm

Last Action

Sent to HCPAC - Referrals: HCPAC/HJC

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Consumer & Public Affairs1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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