Santa Fe, NM — Today, Senate Bill 17 received a 'Do Pass' recommendation in the House Commerce & Economic Development Committee, advancing one of the most sweeping and unconstitutional gun control measures in state history closer to final passage. House Republicans stood united in opposition, voting no and forcefully speaking out against the bill's dangerous overreach.
During today's hearing, House Republicans offered an amendment to strike Section 7 of SB 17, the provision that bans commonly owned firearms. That common-sense amendment, aimed at protecting the rights of law-abiding New Mexicans, was rejected by House Democrats.
This legislation is an outright assault on the Second Amendment and on the freedoms of responsible New Mexicans. Instead of addressing the violent crime crisis plaguing our communities, Democrats are choosing to punish law-abiding citizens and small business owners. That is not public safety. That is political theater.
SB 17 will have serious consequences for local firearms retailers across our state. It places heavy compliance burdens on small businesses, invites costly litigation, and exposes taxpayers to unnecessary legal risk. New Mexicans deserve real solutions to crime, not unconstitutional mandates that will be struck down in court.
House Republicans remain committed to defending constitutional freedoms and standing up for law-abiding families across New Mexico.
SB 17 now moves forward to the House Judiciary Committee as Democrats continue their push to advance this deeply flawed proposal.
