2019 Senate Bill 95

Juvenile justice “raise the age” reform

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 7, 2019

Introduced by Sen. Sylvia Santana (D-3)

To revise procedures specified in the Juvenile Diversion Act conform with other bills in a "raise the age" juvenile justice reform effort to no longer automatically prosecute and sentence 17 year olds charged with crimes as if they are adults.

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