2019 House Bill 4137

Juvenile justice “raise the age” reforms

Introduced in the House

Feb. 6, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Michael Webber (R-45)

To revise the definition of adult in the law that prescribes standards for court-appointed counsel to indigent individuals accused of committing a crime. The bill changes the definition of adult from age 17 to age 18, and 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 104 to 6 (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.

Dec. 10, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety