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NM SB160

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Antonio Maestas

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Doubles the sentence enhancement for using a firearm during a drug transaction, aggravated burglary, or serious violent offense from 1 year to 2 years

  • Increases the sentence enhancement for brandishing a firearm during a noncapital felony from 3 years to 6 years

  • Increases the sentence enhancement for discharging a firearm during a noncapital felony from 5 years to 10 years

  • Doubles the enhancement for second or subsequent firearm offenses from 5 years to 10 years

  • Maintains lower enhancement limits for serious youthful offenders and youthful offenders who received adult sentences (1-3 years depending on the offense type)

Legislative Description

Increase Alteration Of Firearm Crime Sentence

Last Action

SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Committees1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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