2019 House Bill 4145 / Public Act 105

Juvenile justice “raise the age” reforms

Introduced in the House

Feb. 6, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Graham Filler (R-93)

To prohibit placing a prisoner or criminal defendant under age 18 in the same facility with adults, and remove some exceptions that allows this for juveniles.

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.

Oct. 16, 2019

Passed in the Senate 35 to 3 (details)

To prohibit placing a prisoner or criminal defendant under age 18 in the same facility with adults, and remove some exceptions that allows this for juveniles.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 31, 2019