New Mexico Governor signs legislation banning guns near polling places and extending firearm purchase waiting period.

New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed legislation banning guns around polling places and ballot drop boxes, extending the waiting period for firearm purchases from 3 days to 7 days. The measures were passed during a recent 30-day legislative session and also increase penalties for second-degree murder-related offenses and give judges additional leeway to deny bail in cases where defendants face new charges while awaiting trial on a felony.

March 04, 2024
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