Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateNew MexicoIntroduced
SM 28: STUDY GUN VIOLENCE
Shannon Pinto
SM 28 status: Introduced — action postponed indefinitely (updated Mar 24, 2026).
Source
OpenStates
Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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What this bill does
Official summary alongside an AI-generated read on where it stands and why.
Overall Score
50OUT OF 100
Score:50/100 civic fit — mixed
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Low Impact 10/100
Constitutionality100%
Bipartisan50%
Public opinion50%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill requests a state-level study regarding gun violence.
Who is affected
The legislature and potentially assigned state agencies.
Requirements and enforcement
None; the bill is a non-binding memorial.
Costs and funding
Not stated.
When it takes effect
None; the bill is indefinitely postponed.
Potential benefits
Potential for gathering data to inform future legislative strategies on violence reduction.
Risks and tradeoffs
Lack of legislative follow-up and the inactive status of the proposal.
What is still unknown
Specific study scope, methodology, funding, and lead agency.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Promotes formal legislative inquiry into public concerns
- Encourages data-driven approaches to state policymaking
- Provides a public record of legislative interest in the topic
Risks
- Memorials typically lack binding enforcement power
- Risk of symbolic action without legislative follow-up
- Scope and methodology of potential studies are undefined
Public Health & Safety
Mixed / Neutral
50%
Benefits
- Focuses analysis on gun violence trends
- Attempts to identify root causes for intervention
- Promotes the use of expert analysis in safety planning
Risks
- Study request does not equate to immediate safety measures
- Postponement delays potential investigation into safety risks
- Reliance on study outcomes may defer necessary action
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How trustworthy & consequential it is
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Source
OpenStates
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Confidence
Low
Information is limited or incomplete.
Analysis basis
OpenStates summary
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Source note
The bill is inactive and has no effect on current laws.
Analysis scope
Source provided is an abstract only; full memorial text is unavailable.
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Where it stands
Official record- IntroducedCurrent
- CommitteeUpcoming
- Chamber votesUpcoming
- Final agreementUpcoming
- GovernorUpcoming
- EnactedUpcoming
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