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NM HB26

NM HB26
Unlawful Firearms While Trafficking


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Introduced
01/18/2022
In Committee
01/24/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022

Introduced Session

2022 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 the crime of "Unlawful Carrying of a Firearm While Trafficking a Controlled Substance" as a third-degree felony. It defines "firearm" as any weapon that can expel a projectile by the action of an explosion or the frame or receiver of any such weapon. The bill establishes that anyone who carries a firearm while violating the provisions of the Controlled Substances Act will be guilty of this new crime. The bill sets the effective date of these provisions as July 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee (00:00 2/3/2022 Room 317) (on 02/03/2022)

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