New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico HB81: PERMITLESS CARRY OF FIREARMS
Status: Failed, January 22, 2026
What the bill says
An act relating to firearms; providing for the permitless carry of firearms by adults; amending the definition of "deadly weapon" to exclude firearms; repealing sections 30-7-2.2 through 30-7-3 nmsa 1978 (being laws 1994, chapter 22, sections 2 and 3, laws 2003, chapter 253, section 1 and laws 1975, chapter 149, section 1, as amended).
From the introduced text, January 14, 2026:
AN ACT RELATING TO FIREARMS; PROVIDING FOR THE PERMITLESS CARRY OF FIREARMS BY ADULTS; AMENDING THE DEFINITION OF "DEADLY WEAPON" TO EXCLUDE FIREARMS; REPEALING SECTIONS 30-7-2.2 THROUGH 30-7-3 NMSA 1978 (BEING LAWS 1994, CHAPTER 22, SECTIONS 2 AND 3, LAWS 2003, CHAPTER 253, SECTION 1 AND LAWS 1975, CHAPTER 149, SECTION 1, AS AMENDED). BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. A new section of Chapter 30, Article 7 NMSA 1978 is enacted to read: "[NEW MATERIAL] PERMITLESS CARRY OF A FIREARM.-- A. A person who is eighteen years of age or older and is not prohibited by federal or state law or a court order from possessing or carrying a firearm may carry a loaded firearm on the person's own person. The carrying of the .233092.1 wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ firearm may be concealed or open. B. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the carrying of an unloaded firearm." SECTION 2. Section 30-1-12 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1963, Chapter 303, Section 1-13) is amended to read: "30-1-12. DEFINITIONS.--As used in the Criminal Code: A. "great bodily harm" means an injury to the person [which] that creates a high probability of death, [or which] causes serious disfigurement or [which] results in permanent or protracted loss or …
Sponsors
- John Block (R, HD-051) · primary sponsor
- Stefani Lord (R, HD-022)
- Randall T. Pettigrew (R, HD-061)
- Jimmy G. Mason (R, HD-066)
Latest actions
- : Not Printed
- : Action Postponed Indefinitely
- : Sent to HPREF - Referrals: HPREF
Subjects: LAW ENFORCEMENT (sheriffs, police)
Common questions
- What is HB81?
- HB81 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): PERMITLESS CARRY OF FIREARMS.
- What does HB81 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to firearms; providing for the permitless carry of firearms by adults; amending the definition of "deadly weapon" to exclude firearms; repealing sections 30-7-2.2 through 30-7-3 nmsa 1978 (being laws 1994, chapter 22, sections 2 and 3, laws 2003, chapter 253, section 1 and laws 1975, chapter 149, section 1, as amended).
- What is the status of HB81?
- Failed as of January 22, 2026. Latest action: Not Printed (January 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB81?
- John Block (R, HD-051), with 3 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB81?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legType=B&legNo=81&year=26
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