2019 House Bill 4138

Juvenile justice “raise the age” reforms

Introduced in the House

Feb. 6, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Daire Rendon (R-103)

To increase from age 17 to age 18 the age of eligibility in a youth rehabilitation services law. This is one of several bills to no longer automatically 17-year-olds who commit certain crimes as adults, 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 102 to 8 (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