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HB 228·NM·house

FIREARMS & TRAFFICKING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES

In CommitteeFiled Jan 29, 2026
Sponsor: Pettigrew, Randall T.
Latest Action

action postponed indefinitely

Mar 24, 2026

Summary

The bill makes it a third‑degree felony to carry a gun while illegally trafficking a controlled substance. It applies to anyone who combines gun possession with drug trafficking, and it defines “firearm” broadly. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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