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New Mexico: Semi-Auto Ban & Industry Liability Legislative on the Move!

Monday, March 10, 2025

New Mexico: Semi-Auto Ban & Industry Liability Legislative on the Move!

Late Friday and into the weekend the New Mexico Legislature continued their work, passing two anti-gun bills, SB 279 (GoSAFE) and SB 318 (Industry Liability) out of committee. SB 279 has been referred to the Senate Finance Committee and SB 318 to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Neither bill has been scheduled for a hearing at this time, however legislation can be scheduled with minimal notice. It's critical that NRA members and Second Amendment supporters get involved today! 

Click the “Take Action” button below to urge the committee members to oppose SB 279 & SB 318.

SB 279 seeks to regulate and prohibit the possession of a wide range of semiautomatic firearms commonly used by law-abiding citizens for recreation, hunting, self-defense, and competitive shooting.

Among the multiple regulations placed on law-abiding New Mexicans, those who currently possess firearms covered by the bill would be required to register with the state by January 1, 2026, to continue to lawfully possess them, enabling the creation of a firearm owner registry. A firearm owner must have the certification notarized and must carry their copy of the certification outside their own property. Licensed firearm dealers will have to mark firearms, maintain records of certifications, and make these available for law enforcement inspection.

Starting January 1, 2026, possession of these firearms would be prohibited, with limited exceptions. This legislation threatens to criminalize responsible gun owners and undermine constitutional rights.

SB 318 expands the New Mexico Unfair Practices Act to include firearms, parts, and accessories, imposing severe penalties of $250,000 per violation and holding manufacturers, distributors, and online platforms jointly liable for actions by third parties. It allows private lawsuits without proof of harm and grants sweeping authority to the Attorney General to pursue civil penalties. This overreach increases compliance costs, threatens lawful businesses with excessive litigation, and raises serious constitutional and interstate commerce concerns, all while doing little to address criminal misuse of firearms.

Again, use the "Take Action" button to contact the committee.

Stay tuned to your inbox and www.nraila.org for updates on your Second Amendment rights in New Mexico. 

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