02/16/2026
PLEASE MAKE THOSE CALLS!!
🚨The worst anti-Second Amendment bill to ever come out of the New Mexico Legislature, Senate Bill 17, is scheduled to be heard in the House Judiciary Committee tomorrow — Presidents Day, Monday, February 16th at 1:30 PM.
This is the final committee stop before SB17 moves to the full House floor for a final vote. If it passes there, it will go directly to the Governor’s desk to be signed into law.
This is our last opportunity to stop SB17!
Bill Title: Stop Illegal Gun Trade and Extremely Dangerous Weapons Act
Sponsor(s): Sen. Micaelita Debbie O’Malley and others
Senate Action: Previously passed the New Mexico Senate
House Action: Passed the House Commerce & Economic Development Committee on a 6 to 5 vote.
⏰ Hearing Details:
House Judiciary Committee
Monday, February 16, 2026
1:30 PM
New Mexico State Capitol – Room 309
This is the moment.
Contact your legislators today and urge them to oppose Senate Bill 17.
đź“Ł Contact Your Legislatures - What to Say
🗣️ What to Say:
When contacting legislators or providing testimony, keep it respectful, brief, and focused:
Ask them to OPPOSE SB 17
SB 17 places heavy new burdens on law-abiding firearm dealers without addressing criminal misuse.
The bill risks job losses, higher costs, and business closures for New Mexico small businesses.
Similar laws in other states have led to costly legal challenges paid for by taxpayers.
Public safety can be improved by enforcing existing laws, not by restricting lawful commerce and constitutional rights.
A simple message works:
“I respectfully ask you to oppose SB 17. This bill is unconstitutional and it harms lawful businesses, invites costly litigation, and does nothing to address violent crime.”
Contacting House Judiciary Committee members and continuing public engagement will be critical in the coming days.
🏛️ Who to Contact
Democratic Members of the House Judiciary Committee
These legislators will decide whether SB 17 moves forward. Their votes are critical. Contact them respectfully and urge them to oppose SB 17.
Call or email committee members as soon as possible
Attend the hearing in person if possible
Zoom in to speak during public comment
Be polite, concise, and identify yourself as a New Mexico constituent
Democratic House Judiciary Members
Representative Christine Chandler - (D)
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 505-986-4411
Representative Andrea Romero - (D)
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 505-986-4327
Rep Michelle Paulene Abeyta - (D)
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 505-986-4254
Representative Dayan Hochman-Vigil - (D)
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 505-986-4777
Representative Javier MartĂnez - (D)
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 505-986-4782
Representative Matthew McQueen - (D)
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 505-986-4423
Representative Reena Szczepanski - (D)
Email: [email protected]
Office Phone: 505-986-4777
