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NM SB116

NM SB116
21 Years Old To Purchase Or Possess Firearms


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Introduced
01/17/2023
In Committee
01/31/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2023

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

21 Years Old To Purchase Or Possess Firearms

AI Summary

This bill prohibits individuals under the age of 21 from purchasing or possessing automatic or semiautomatic firearms, as well as firearms capable of accepting large-capacity feeding devices, with some exceptions. The exceptions include activities such as attending a safety course, target shooting at an authorized range, participating in organized competitions, and hunting or trapping. The bill also makes it unlawful to knowingly sell or transfer ownership of these types of firearms to a person under 21 who is prohibited from purchasing or possessing them. Violations of this bill would be considered a misdemeanor.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate Judiciary Committee (00:00:00 3/1/2023 Room 321) (on 03/01/2023)

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