2019 House Bill 4142 / Public Act 103

Juvenile justice “raise the age” reforms

Introduced in the House

Feb. 6, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Brian Elder (D-96)

To revise a law that directs minors accused of a crime to family court, by raising the age in the definition of minor from age 17 to age 18. This is one of a number of bills that have been offered as part of a "raise the age" juvenile justice 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 35 to 3 (details)

To revise a law that directs minors accused of a crime to family court, by raising the age in the definition of minor from age 17 to age 18. This is one of a number of bills that have been offered as part of a "raise the age" juvenile justice effort.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 31, 2019