NM SM28

Requests the Crime Victims Reparation Commission to convene a statewide crime prevention task force to study gun violence in New Mexico and make recommendations for addressing it

New Mexico has the third-highest gun death rate in the country, with gun deaths increasing 45% between 2015 and 2024 compared to 18% nationally

Gun violence costs New Mexico over $140 million annually, with a single nonfatal gun injury costing $600,000 and a single homicide costing over $12 million in related expenses

Task force would include representatives from multiple state agencies, tribal nations, law enforcement, health care professionals, gun advocates, and anti-domestic violence groups

Task force objectives include studying root causes of gun violence, examining current gun laws, promoting public education on responsible gun ownership, and reporting findings to legislative committees and the governor