Firearms & Trafficking Controlled Substances

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This bill creates a new crime in New Mexico called "unlawful carrying of a firearm while trafficking a controlled substance." If passed, individuals found guilty of this crime, which involves carrying a firearm while illegally selling drugs, would be charged with a third-degree felony and face penalties as outlined in state law. The new law would take effect on July 1, 2026.

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