New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico SB160: INCREASE ALTERATION OF FIREARM CRIME SENTENCE
Status: In committee, January 28, 2026
What the bill says
An act relating to criminal sentencing; increasing the alteration of a basic sentence for the use, brandishing or discharge of a firearm.
From the introduced text, January 27, 2026:
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL SENTENCING; INCREASING THE ALTERATION OF A BASIC SENTENCE FOR THE USE, BRANDISHING OR DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. Section 31-18-16 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1977, Chapter 216, Section 5, as amended) is amended to read: "31-18-16. USE, BRANDISHING OR DISCHARGE OF FIREARM-- ALTERATION OF BASIC SENTENCE--SUSPENSION AND DEFERRAL LIMITED.-- A. When a separate finding of fact by the court or jury shows that a firearm was used in relation to a drug transaction or during the commission of aggravated burglary pursuant to Section 30-16-4 NMSA 1978 or a serious violent offense, the basic sentence of imprisonment prescribed for the .232881.1GLG wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ offense in Section 31-18-15 NMSA 1978 shall be increased by [one year] two years, except that when the offender is a serious youthful offender or a youthful offender who received an adult sentence, the sentence imposed by this subsection may be increased by one year. B. When a separate finding of fact by the court or jury shows that a firearm was brandished in the commission of a noncapital felony, the basic sentence of imprisonment prescribed for the offense in Section 31-18-15 NMSA 1978 shall be increased by [three] six years, except that when …
Sponsors
- Antonio Maestas (D, 26) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session
- : Sent to SCC - Referrals: SCC/SJC/SFC
- : Action Postponed Indefinitely
Subjects: COURTS (judges, DAs, public defenders), CRIMES & PENALTIES
Common questions
- What is SB160?
- SB160 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): INCREASE ALTERATION OF FIREARM CRIME SENTENCE.
- What does SB160 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to criminal sentencing; increasing the alteration of a basic sentence for the use, brandishing or discharge of a firearm.
- What is the status of SB160?
- In committee as of January 28, 2026. Latest action: SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session (January 28, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB160?
- Antonio Maestas (D, 26).
- Where is the official record for SB160?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=160&year=26
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