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Posted inCourts, Justice & Safety, NM Legislature, Quick Reads

House Judiciary advances 14-day firearm waiting period

The House Judiciary Committee approved a bill that sets penalties for those who fail to adhere to a 14-calendar-day waiting period to purchase a firearm with a party-line vote. The committee approved HB 129 on a 6-to-4 vote Monday afternoon, with Democrats in favor and Republicans opposed. The bill was updated to state that the […]