Bill > HB128

This bill establishes chemical castration as a condition of parole for individuals convicted of certain sex offenses in the state of New Mexico. Key provisions include: 1) The court shall order chemical castration treatment as a condition of parole for individuals convicted of sex offenses under Sections 30-9-11 through 30-9-13 of the New Mexico statutes. 2) The treatment must begin at least one month prior to the person's release from custody and continue until the court determines it is no longer necessary, to be administered by the Department of Health. 3) The person is responsible for paying all costs associated with the treatment, but cannot be denied parole solely due to inability to pay. The court can determine indigency and waive or reduce fees if the person is not capable of paying. 4) As a condition of parole, the person must authorize the Department of Health to share their medical records related to the treatment with the parole board. Refusing the treatment constitutes a parole violation. 5) Before administering the treatment, the court must inform the person about its effects and side effects, and the person must provide written acknowledgment. 6) Only Department of Health employees may administer the treatment, and intentionally stopping the treatment is a fourth-degree felony.