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Senate Bill 318 (Industry Liability) was on the agenda for yesterday’s Senate Judiciary Committee meeting; however it was never brought up for consideration. The committee will meet again on Wednesday March 12, where it could be considered. There is less than two weeks remaining in the 2025 legislative session, so it is critical that all NRA members and Second Amendment advocates stay active and engaged. Legislation can move at a moments notice! Please use the “Take Action” button below to contact members of the committee and urge them to OPPOSE SB 318.  Senate Bill 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. ALSO, Senate Bill 279 was passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee late Friday night and has now been referred to the Senate Finance Committee, but has not yet been scheduled. Senate Bill 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. As the clock ticks down, please stay tuned to your inbox as NRA-ILA keeps you updated on the happenings at the Roundhouse! If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email me at Clay@nrailafrontlines.com. Yours in Freedom, Clay Kimberling New Mexico NRA-ILA Grassroots Coordinator Clay@nrailafrontlines.com (703) 943-6566 https://www.nrailafrontlines.com/ |