New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (left) and David Schweikert, Chair of the Joint Economic Committee and U.S. Representative from Arizona (right) | Facebook/Wikipedia
New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (left) and David Schweikert, Chair of the Joint Economic Committee and U.S. Representative from Arizona (right) | Facebook/Wikipedia
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham expressed her approval after the House Judiciary Committee passed House Bill 12, which proposes changes to the Extreme Risk Firearm Protection Order (ERPO) Act. The bill was approved with a 7-4 vote on Wednesday.
The proposed amendments aim to enhance safety by removing the 48-hour waiting period for firearm relinquishment and requiring immediate compliance. Gov. Lujan Grisham stated, "By eliminating the 48-hour waiting period and requiring immediate firearm relinquishment, we’ll better protect our law enforcement officers and our communities." She emphasized that this revision addresses a significant gap in current legislation that could endanger lives.
Additionally, House Bill 12 seeks to clarify existing regulations by explicitly allowing police officers to file petitions under the ERPO Act. This change aims to eliminate any confusion regarding who is authorized to initiate such actions.
Gov. Lujan Grisham praised the committee's prompt decision-making process, saying, "I commend the House Judiciary Committee for their swift action on this legislation, and I strongly urge both chambers to act with the same sense of urgency this issue demands."
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