2019 Senate Bill 90 / Public Act 109

Juvenile justice “raise the age” reform

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 7, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Pete Lucido (R-8)

To revise a law that directs minors accused of a crime to juvenile 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 and Public Safety

April 23, 2019

Reported without amendment

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

April 24, 2019

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

April 24, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 15, 2019

Reported without amendment

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

Passed in the House 101 to 7 (details)

To revise a law that directs minors accused of a crime to juvenile 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.

Received in the Senate

Oct. 16, 2019

Passed in the Senate 35 to 3 (details)

To concur with the House-passed version of the bill.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 31, 2019