Introduced
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To revise the definition of adult in a 2016 law that established standards and a process for prescribing statewide standards for court-appointed counsel to indigent individuals accused of committing a crime. The bill changes the definition of adult from age 17 to age 18, and is part of a broader "raise the age" juvenile justice reform effort.
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety
Reported without amendment
With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.
Passed in the Senate 36 to 2 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Judiciary
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 101 to 7 (details)
To revise the definition of adult in a 2016 law that established standards and a process for prescribing statewide standards for court-appointed counsel to indigent individuals accused of committing a crime. The bill changes the definition of adult from age 17 to age 18, and is part of a broader "raise the age" juvenile justice reform effort.
