2015 House Bill 4069 / Public Act 31

Revise criminal defendant “youthful trainee status”

Introduced in the House

Jan. 27, 2015

Introduced by Rep. Harvey Santana (D-9)

To make 21 to 23 year old offenders eligible for criminal defendant “youthful trainee status,” which provides a mechanism for not including the offense on a youth’s permanent record. The bill would also establish various conditions for this status, including a full time school, work or community service requirement and more.

Referred to the Committee on Criminal Justice

March 3, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

March 12, 2015

Passed in the House 98 to 12 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 17, 2015

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 23, 2015

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

May 7, 2015

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To make 21 to 23 year old offenders eligible for criminal defendant “youthful trainee status,” which provides a mechanism for not including the offense on a youth’s permanent record. The bill would also establish various conditions for this status, including a full time school, work or community service requirement and more.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

May 20, 2015