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HB 146·NM·house

FELON IN POSSESSION OF FIREARM PENALTY

WithdrawnFiled Jan 22, 2026
Sponsor: Chavez, Nicole
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action postponed indefinitely

Mar 24, 2026

Summary

The bill would raise the penalty for a felon found with a gun or destructive device to five years in prison and make a second or later offense a second‑degree felony punishable by up to nine years. It targets people classified as felons or serious violent felons under state definitions, aiming to deter illegal gun possession.

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