All Roll Calls
Yes: 83 • No: 18
New MexicoSB 3752025 Regular SessionSenateWALLET
PROBATION & PAROLE CHANGES
Sponsored By: Antonio Maestas (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 3 mixed.
Life prisoners get scheduled parole hearings
Eligible people serving life sentences get a parole hearing after serving 30 years, subject to exceptions in a separate law. A hearing does not guarantee release. After a denial, another hearing is required every two years. People sentenced to life without release or parole remain ineligible.
Short felony sentences generally avoid parole
People with felony prison sentences of one year or less are not placed on parole under this rule. Parole can still be imposed when the parties to the case agree.
Parole credits reward compliance, remain reversible
Eligible people released from designated correctional facilities can earn up to 30 days off parole per month, based on offense classification. They must follow all parole conditions, receive their supervising officer's recommendation, and get Adult Parole Board approval. The board can take back earlier credits for later violations. Sex offenders covered by the separate sex-offender parole law are excluded. This rule applies to people serving parole terms on or after July 1, 2004.
Prisoners earn time off for achievements
Eligible prisoners in Corrections Department-designated facilities can earn sentence credits for approved programs and education. Completing a vocational, substance-abuse, or mental-health program earns 30 days; a high school equivalency credential earns 90 days. An associate degree earns 120 days; a bachelor's or graduate degree earns 150 days. A documented disability preventing a high school equivalency credential allows a 90-day award for completing an approved program. Awards cannot exceed one year each or total more than one year in any consecutive 12-month period. People serving life sentences, including life without release, cannot earn these credits.
Probation can end sooner, with conditions
Probation ends automatically after at least half the term when a validated assessment rates the person minimum risk and all obligations are met. When probation follows required parole, time served on parole counts toward probation. Probation conditions also become added parole conditions. Time spent in custody after parole revocation does not count toward probation.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Antonio Maestas
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/21/2025
Final House Vote
Yes: 58 • No: 7
Senate vote • 3/14/2025
Final Senate Vote
Yes: 25 • No: 11
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor - Chapter 79 - Apr. 7
4/7/2025SenateSenate has concurred with House Amendments
3/21/2025SenatePassed in the House of Representatives - Y:58 N:7
3/21/2025HouseHJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation with amendment(s)
3/20/2025HouseSent to HJC - Referrals: HJC
3/17/2025SenatePassed in the Senate - Y:25 N:11
3/14/2025SenateSFC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
3/13/2025SenateSJC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation
3/10/2025SenateSent to SJC - Referrals: SJC/SFC
2/12/2025Senate
Bill Text
Final Version
4/8/2025
HJC Committee Report 3/20/25
3/20/2025
SFC Committee Report 3/13/25
3/13/2025
SJC Committee Report 3/10/25
3/10/2025
Introduced
2/12/2025