2019 House Bill 4452 / Public Act 107

Juvenile justice “raise the age” reforms

Introduced in the House

April 11, 2019

Introduced by Rep. LaTanya Garrett (D-7)

To revise provisions of the revised judicature act so that they apply to individuals age 18 and above instead of age 17 and above. This is part of a broader "raise the age" juvenile justice reform effort..

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

April 16, 2019

Reported without amendment

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

April 25, 2019

Passed in the House 103 to 7 (details)

Received in the Senate

April 30, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Oct. 15, 2019

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Oct. 16, 2019

Passed in the Senate 35 to 3 (details)

To revise provisions of the revised judicature act so that they apply to individuals age 18 and above instead of age 17 and above. This is part of a broader "raise the age" juvenile justice reform effort..

Received in the House

Oct. 16, 2019

Passed in the House 104 to 6 (details)

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 31, 2019