2019 Senate Bill 93 / Public Act 110

Juvenile justice “raise the age” reform

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 7, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-1)

To increase from age 17 to age 18 the age of eligibility in a youth rehabilitation services law. This part of a broader "raise the age" juvenile justice reform 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

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Passed in the House 101 to 7 (details)

To increase from age 17 to age 18 the age of eligibility in a youth rehabilitation services law. This part of a broader "raise the age" juvenile justice reform effort.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 31, 2019