2019 House Bill 4144

Juvenile justice “raise the age” reforms

Introduced in the House

Feb. 6, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Tommy Brann (R-77)

To require counties to choose one of two methods outlined in the bill to get reimbursements from the state for the cost of providing juvenile justice services to young people charged with a crime, assuming bills are passed to no longer automatically treat minors who commit certain crimes as adults. 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 24, 2019

Substitute offered by Rep. Jim Lilly (R-89)

To adopt a different funding formula; see House-passed bill for details.

The substitute passed by voice vote

April 25, 2019

Passed in the House 102 to 8 (details)

To require the state to reimburse counties for the cost of providing juvenile justice services to young people charged with a crime, assuming bills are passed to no longer automatically treat minors who commit certain crimes as adults. This would be in effect for two years, while a review of the issue is undertaken to determine a permanent funding formula. This is part of a broader "raise the age" juvenile justice reform effort.

Received in the Senate

April 30, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Oct. 15, 2019

Amendment offered

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Consideration postponed

Dec. 10, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety