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Introduced
02/11/2021
02/11/2021
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/20/2021
03/20/2021
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO EMERGENCY POWERS; PROHIBITING RESTRICTIONS BY THE GOVERNOR OR BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AGAINST THE OPERATION OR CONDUCT OF BUSINESS BY CERTAIN FIREARM OR AMMUNITION-RELATED BUSINESSES.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits the governor or the Department of Health from restricting the operation or conduct of businesses related to firearms or ammunition during a state of emergency. Specifically, it prevents the governor from restricting the manufacture, sale, possession, or transportation of firearms and ammunition, as well as the operation of shooting ranges or businesses providing firearm instruction. The bill amends the state's Emergency Powers Act to include these new provisions, ensuring that firearm and ammunition-related businesses can continue to operate even during a declared emergency.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (12)
Rachel Black (R)*,
Jack Chatfield (R)*,
Stefani Lord (R)*,
Randal Crowder (R),
Rebecca Dow (R),
Candy Ezzell (R),
T. Lane (R),
Rod Montoya (R),
Bill Rehm (R),
Larry Scott (R),
Luis Terrazas (R),
James Townsend (R),
Last Action
House Consumer and Public Affairs Committee (13:30 2/23/2021 Room Zoom) (on 02/23/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/lcs/legislation.aspx?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=279&year=21 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/21%20Regular/bills/house/HB0279.pdf |
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