2019 House Bill 4146

Juvenile justice “raise the age” reforms

Introduced in the House

Feb. 6, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Mary Whiteford (R-80)

To create a state “raise the age fund” to hold money “to support the cost of raising the age of criminal responsibility for juveniles.” The bill does not specify a source for this money. 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 25, 2019

Passed in the House 106 to 4 (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