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Steve Lanier on Gun Control

 

 


Don't speed up gun seizures from persons at risk

HB12: Extreme Risk Firearm Protection Order Changes:

Summary by Source NM, Feb. 5, 2025The Governor applauded a bill that would make it easier and faster for police to seize guns belonging to a person deemed a risk to themselves or others. In a news release: "This revision to existing law closes a dangerous gap that puts lives at risk," she said.

House Bill 12 amends a 2020 law that seeks to clarify that if an officer deems a person a risk in the course of their official duties, the officer doesn't need a request from a third party before seeking a judge's approval to order a weapons seizure. The bill also eliminates the 48-hour window and requires a gun owner served with an order to surrender firearms "immediately" to police.

Legislative Outcome:Passed House 41-27-1 on Feb/25/25 ; passed Senate 23-15-4 on Mar/17/25; Sen. Steve Lanier voted NO; signed by Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham on Mar/21/25.

Source: New Mexico State Legislature voting records HB12 , Feb 17, 2026

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NM Senatorial:
Ben Ray Lujan
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