PROBATION & PAROLE CHANGES
SB 375 removes the requirement for probationers and parolees to pay for parole services in New Mexico. It also allows low-risk individuals to be released from probation under specific conditions and clarifies how sentence reductions (meritorious deductions) affect projected release dates for inmates. The bill directly affects people serving felony sentences who are on probation or parole, particularly those eligible for sentence reductions. These changes amend New Mexico’s sentencing statutes to adjust parole requirements and probation supervision terms.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Mar 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Feb 12, 2025
Signed Apr 8, 2025
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MODERATE
This bill amends New Mexico's sentencing statute to clarify parole rules, establish specific fine amounts for various felony convictions, and require courts to inform offenders about serious violent offense provisions. It also mandates an annual report on sentence reductions due to meritorious deductions.
Scope change
The bill expands the scope by adding detailed fine amounts for specific felony classifications and clarifying when parole periods must be imposed and served.
REQUIREMENT
Courts must now indicate whether an offense is a serious violent offense and inform offenders about related sentencing provisions.
FISCAL
Specific fine amounts are established for different felony levels, ranging from $5,000 to $17,500 depending on the crime severity.
ELIGIBILITY
Parole periods are required for felony sentences over one year unless parties agree otherwise, with specific rules for when parole must be served.
TIMELINE
The New Mexico Sentencing Commission must submit an annual report by October 31 on sentence reductions due to meritorious deductions.
DEFINITION
The bill clarifies the relationship between basic sentences, suspended sentences, and parole periods for various felony classifications.
Floor votes · Senate Mar 14, 2025 · House Mar 21, 2025
How they voted
24–11
Passed · 5 other
Total votes 40
Mar 14, 2025
D
Democratic24
87% Yea
R
Republican16
68% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
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Actions timeline
Total actions
9
Key actions
7
Committee
3
Apr 8, 2025
Signed into law
Signed
executive
Mar 21, 2025
Executive · Passed
Senate concurred in House amendments
executive
Mar 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
passed House
lower
Mar 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
DO PASS, as amended, committee report adopted
lower
Mar 17, 2025
Introduced
Sent to House Judiciary Committee
lower
Mar 14, 2025
Upper · Passed
passed Senate
upper
Mar 13, 2025
Upper · Passed
DO PASS committee report adopted
upper
Mar 10, 2025
Upper · Passed
DO PASS committee report adopted
upper
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced
Sent to Senate Judiciary Committee & Senate Finance Committee
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Moe Maestas
DDemocratic
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