2019 Senate Bill 100 / Public Act 113

Juvenile justice “raise the age” reform

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 7, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Jim Runestad (R-15)

To raise the age of a defendant from age 17 to age 18 in the factors considered when determining court jurisdiction over a minor accused of certain crimes. 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-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

April 24, 2019

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

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 101 to 7 (details)

To raise the age of a defendant from age 17 to age 18 in the factors considered when determining court jurisdiction over a minor accused of certain crimes. This is part of a broader "raise the age" juvenile justice reform effort.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 16, 2019

Passed in the Senate 36 to 2 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 31, 2019