2019 House Bill 4140 / Public Act 102

Juvenile justice “raise the age” reforms

Introduced in the House

Feb. 6, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Vanessa Guerra (D-95)

To prohibit placing a youth under age of 18 who was arrested or convicted for a crime with adults during confinement, and eliminate some exceptions from holding minors in an adult facility or within the “sight or sound” of adult prisoners. 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 104 to 6 (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 substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Oct. 16, 2019

Passed in the Senate 35 to 3 (details)

To prohibit placing a youth under age of 18 who was arrested or convicted for a crime with adults during confinement, and eliminate some exceptions from holding minors in an adult facility or within the “sight or sound” of adult prisoners. This is part of a broader "raise the age" juvenile justice reform effort.

Received in the House

Oct. 16, 2019

Passed in the House 103 to 7 (details)

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

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 31, 2019