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NM HB81

NM HB81
Unlawful Weapons While Trafficking


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Introduced
01/19/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021

Introduced Session

2021 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL LAW; CREATING THE CRIME OF UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A FIREARM WHILE TRAFFICKING A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE; PROVIDING PENALTIES.

AI Summary

This bill creates a new criminal offense of "unlawful carrying of a firearm while trafficking a controlled substance." It defines a firearm as any weapon that can expel a projectile by an explosion or the frame or receiver of such a weapon. Whoever commits this offense is guilty of a third-degree felony. The bill sets the effective date of these provisions as July 1, 2021.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee (13:30 2/9/2021 Room Zoom) (on 02/09/2021)

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