2019 House Bill 4136 / Public Act 101

Juvenile justice “raise the age” reforms

Introduced in the House

Feb. 6, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Ryan Berman (R-39)

To revise the Juvenile Diversion Act so that it applies 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 38 to 0 (details)

To revise the Juvenile Diversion Act so that it applies 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.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 31, 2019