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NM SB90
Bill
Status
1/22/2026
Primary Sponsor
Antoinette Sedillo Lopez
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AI Summary
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Defines "credible threat" for domestic violence protection orders as a condition or situation causing a reasonable person to fear for physical safety, based on totality of circumstances, evidenced by statements, acts, or conduct—without requiring use or threatened use of a firearm
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Requires courts to order firearm surrender and prohibit firearm possession when a restrained party presents a credible threat to a household member and has received notice and opportunity to be heard
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Mandates that protection orders include notice that violations constitute separate violations of both state and federal law prohibiting firearm possession by certain persons
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Allows mutual orders of protection only when both parties file petitions and the court finds both acted as aggressors with neither acting primarily in self-defense
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Permits modification of protection orders involving child custody or support without requiring proof of substantial or material change of circumstances
Legislative Description
"credible Threat" Definition
Last Action
Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SHPAC/SJC
1/22/2026