New MexicoProtection orders would require people to turn over firearms
People restrained by domestic violence protection orders would have to turn over firearms when the order is served and avoid possessing them while it lasts, unless the court directs otherwise.
What it does
A protection order would require the restrained person to turn over firearms and avoid buying, receiving, or possessing them while the order is in effect. A court may set a different time or way for the handoff.
The restrained person would have to file a receipt for firearms turned over or seized, or a declaration that no firearms were turned over.
Argument forKeeping firearms away from a person during a protection order could help protect the household members covered by that order.
Argument againstA quick handoff and court filing could be difficult for someone who needs time to safely gather firearms and complete the required paperwork.
More detail
A restrained person must turn over firearms and must not buy, receive, or possess them while the order is in effect. This applies to a person restrained by a protection order and firearms in that person's possession, care, custody, or control. A court may direct a different time or way to turn over firearms. The person must turn over the firearms immediately when the order is served, unless the court directs otherwise. The ban lasts while the order is in effect.
A restrained person must file a receipt for firearms relinquished or seized, or a declaration that no firearms were relinquished. This applies to a person restrained by a protection order. The receipt may cover firearms turned over to an officer, law enforcement agency, or licensed firearms dealer, or seized by an officer or agency. The filing is due in the court that issued the order within 72 hours after the order is issued.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 24action postponed indefinitelyLatest
- Jan 22not printed House Rules and Order of Business Committee
- Jan 13Sent to House Pre-fileIntroduced
Gun PolicyCriminal JusticePublic Safety