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NM SB90

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Antoinette Sedillo Lopez

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Mandates that protection orders include notice that violations constitute separate violations of both state and federal law prohibiting firearm possession by certain persons

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Committees1/22/2026

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