The bill amends Section 33-2-34 of the New Mexico Statutes to include "second degree homicide by vehicle" as part of the definition of "serious violent offense." This change expands the criteria under which prisoners can earn meritorious deductions for good behavior and participation in approved programs while incarcerated. The bill outlines the eligibility requirements for meritorious deductions, which vary based on the nature of the offense committed, with specific provisions for serious violent offenses, nonviolent offenses, and parole violations.

In addition to the new inclusion, the bill maintains existing provisions regarding the maximum deductions available for different categories of offenses and the conditions under which deductions can be earned or forfeited. The language clarifies that prisoners convicted of serious violent offenses, including the newly added second degree homicide by vehicle, will have stricter limitations on the meritorious deductions they can earn. Overall, the bill aims to refine the framework for meritorious deductions in the context of serious violent offenses, thereby impacting the rehabilitation and reintegration processes for affected prisoners.

Statutes affected:
introduced version: 33-2-34