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Introduced
01/18/2022
01/18/2022
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022
02/17/2022
Introduced Session
2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL SENTENCING; PROVIDING ADDITIONAL VIOLENT FELONIES IN THE CRIMINAL SENTENCING ACT FOR THE PURPOSES OF LIFE IMPRISONMENT FOR THREE VIOLENT FELONY CONVICTIONS; ELIMINATING THE POSSIBILITY OF PAROLE, EXCEPT GERIATRIC OR MEDICAL PAROLE, FOR A DEFENDANT CONVICTED OF A THIRD VIOLENT FELONY AND SENTENCED TO LIFE IMPRISONMENT; PROVIDING THAT CERTAIN CONVICTIONS INCURRED BY A DEFENDANT BEFORE THE AGE OF EIGHTEEN SHALL CONSTITUTE VIOLENT FELONIES; PROVIDING PENALTIES.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Criminal Sentencing Act in New Mexico to expand the list of "violent felonies" that can result in a mandatory life sentence for a third conviction. The bill eliminates the possibility of parole, except for geriatric or medical parole, for defendants convicted of a third violent felony and sentenced to life imprisonment. It also allows certain convictions incurred before the age of 18 to be counted as violent felonies for this purpose, if the defendant was sentenced as an adult. The bill provides a list of the specific violent felonies that will be included, such as voluntary manslaughter, aggravated battery, and vehicular homicide or great bodily harm under certain circumstances.
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
House Rules and Order of Business Committee (11:00 2/1/2022 Room) (on 02/01/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=H&legtype=B&legno=31&year=22 |
| BillText | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/22%20Regular/bills/house/HB0031.pdf |
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