New Mexico legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Mexico SB167: CRIME OF DEADLY WEAPON ON SCHOOL PREMISES
Status: In committee, January 29, 2026
What the bill says
An act relating to public safety; changing the penalty for the crime of unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises from a fourth degree felony to a third degree felony; clarifying the definition of "school premises".
From the introduced text, January 27, 2026:
AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY; CHANGING THE PENALTY FOR THE CRIME OF UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A DEADLY WEAPON ON SCHOOL PREMISES FROM A FOURTH DEGREE FELONY TO A THIRD DEGREE FELONY; CLARIFYING THE DEFINITION OF "SCHOOL PREMISES". BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO: SECTION 1. Section 30-7-2.1 NMSA 1978 (being Laws 1987, Chapter 232, Section 1, as amended) is amended to read: "30-7-2.1. UNLAWFUL CARRYING OF A DEADLY WEAPON ON SCHOOL PREMISES.-- A. Unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises consists of carrying a deadly weapon on school premises except (2) school security personnel; .232862.1GLG wen = lairetam derocsrednu eteled = ]lairetam detekcarb[ (3) a student, instructor or other school-authorized personnel engaged in army, navy, marine corps or air force reserve officer training corps programs or state-authorized hunter safety training instruction; (4) a person conducting or participating in a school-approved program, class or other activity involving the carrying of a deadly weapon; or (5) a person older than nineteen years of age on school premises in a private automobile or other private means of conveyance, for lawful protection of the person's or another's person or property. B. As used in this section, "school premises" means: (1) the buildings and grounds, including playgrounds, playing fields and parking areas and any school bus, …
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: EDUCATION, PUBLIC SCHOOLS, CRIMES & PENALTIES
Common questions
- What is SB167?
- SB167 is a bill in the New Mexico Legislature (2026 Regular Session): CRIME OF DEADLY WEAPON ON SCHOOL PREMISES.
- What does SB167 do?
- In its own words: An act relating to public safety; changing the penalty for the crime of unlawful carrying of a deadly weapon on school premises from a fourth degree felony to a third degree felony; clarifying the definition of "school premises".
- What is the status of SB167?
- In committee as of January 29, 2026. Latest action: SCC: Reported by committee to fall within the purview of a 30 day session (January 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored SB167?
- Antonio Maestas (D, 26).
- Where is the official record for SB167?
- On the New Mexico Legislature website: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legType=B&legNo=167&year=26
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