Introduced
by
To revise the factors a court must consider in sentencing a juvenile accused of a serious crime. Current law requires certain juveniles convicted of arson of a dwelling to be sentenced as an adult, and the bill would narrow this to “first degree” arson (meaning arson of a multi-family residence, or where someone gets injured). See also House Bill 4675; both bills are among those in a broader "raise the age" juvenile justice reform effort that would no longer automatically treat minors who commit certain crimes as adults.
Referred to the Committee on Law and Justice
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
