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Introduced
01/20/2026
01/20/2026
In Committee
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO JUVENILE DELINQUENCY; PROHIBITING AN ADULT SUBJECT TO A JUVENILE DISPOSITION INVOLVING USE OF A FIREARM FROM RECEIVING, TRANSPORTING OR POSSESSING A FIREARM OR DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE; PROVIDING ACCESS TO JUVENILE DELINQUENCY RECORDS FOR FIREARM BACKGROUND CHECKS; PROVIDING THAT A JUDGMENT IN PROCEEDINGS ON A PETITION UNDER THE DELINQUENCY ACT RESULTING IN A JUVENILE DISPOSITION INVOLVING USE OF A FIREARM SHALL BE CONSIDERED A CONVICTION OF A CRIME.
AI Summary
This bill expands prohibitions on firearm possession to include adults who have received a juvenile disposition for a delinquent act involving the use of a firearm that would be a felony if committed by an adult, meaning they are now treated similarly to convicted felons in terms of firearm restrictions. It also allows juvenile delinquency records related to firearm use to be accessed for firearm background checks, and crucially, it designates a juvenile disposition involving firearm use that would be a felony if committed by an adult as a "conviction of a crime" for the purposes of federal gun laws, even if it doesn't result in an adult sentence. This change is intended to ensure that individuals who have committed serious offenses with firearms as juveniles are subject to the same federal firearm prohibitions as adults convicted of similar crimes.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (7)
Kathleen Cates (D)*,
Nicole Chavez (R),
Wonda Johnson (D),
Charlotte Little (D),
Andi Reeb (R),
Pat Roybal Caballero (D),
Nicole Tobiassen (R),
Last Action
House Consumer & Public Affairs Committee (13:30:00 2/10/2026 Room 317) (on 02/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=25&year=26 |
| House HCPAC1 HB25 233876.3 Committee Amendment | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/HB0025CP1%20233876.3%20.pdf |
| House HCPAC1 HB25 233696.1 Committee Amendment | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/Committee_Subs_And_Amendments/HB0025CP1%20233696.1%20.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/firs/HB0025.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/26%20Regular/bills/house/HB0025.pdf |
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