2019 Senate Bill 101 / Public Act 114

Juvenile justice “raise the age” reform

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 7, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Pete Lucido (R-8)

To require counties to choose one of two methods outlined in the bill to get reimbursements from the state for the cost of providing juvenile justice services to young people charged with a crime, assuming bills are passed to no longer automatically treat minors who commit certain crimes as adults. This is part of a broader "raise the age" juvenile justice reform effort.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

April 23, 2019

Reported without amendment

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

April 24, 2019

Passed in the Senate 36 to 2 (details)

To require the state to reimburse counties for the cost of providing juvenile justice services to young people charged with a crime, assuming bills are passed to no longer automatically treat minors who commit certain crimes as adults. This is part of a broader "raise the age" juvenile justice reform effort.

Received in the House

April 24, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 15, 2019

Reported without amendment

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

Passed in the House 98 to 10 (details)

To require the state to reimburse counties for the cost of providing juvenile justice services to young people charged with a crime, assuming bills are passed to no longer automatically treat minors who commit certain crimes as adults. Specifically, under this bill and Senate Bill 102, counties would get 100 percent reimbursement from the state until October 2025, when the issue would be reviewed using cost data the legislation requires be assembled. This is part of a broader "raise the age" juvenile justice reform effort.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 16, 2019

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 31, 2019