A BILL THAT WOULD HAVE EXPANDED BACKGROUND CHECKS ON MOST PRIVATE GUN SALES IN NEW MEXICO IS NOW DEAD. THE HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE ON MONDAY CHOSE NOT TO ENDORSE THE INITIATIVE , WHICH WAS SPONSORED BY DEMOCRATS. IT WOULD HAVE EXTENDED BACKGROUND CHECKS TO ONLINE GUN SALES AND THOSE OCCURRING WITHOUT A LICENSED DEALER ON THE SIDELINES OF GUN SHOWS.
THE COMMITTEE INSTEAD SENT A BILL TO THE HOUSE FLOOR FOR A FINAL VOTE THAT WOULD AVOID SHOOTINGS IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SITUATIONS.
