2020 Senate Bill 1049 / Public Act 396

Permit older offenders to avoid criminal record

Introduced in the Senate

July 23, 2020

Introduced by Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-1)

To raise to 25 the age at which offenders are eligible for criminal defendant “youthful trainee status,” with permission of the prosecutor. This provides a mechanism for not including the offense on a youth’s permanent record, with exceptions for more serious crimes. Under current law a prosecutor must approve this for offenders under age 24 when the crime was committed.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety

Oct. 6, 2020

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Dec. 3, 2020

Passed in the Senate 37 to 0 (details)

Motion to reconsider by Sen. Peter MacGregor (R-28)

The vote by which the bill was passed.

The motion passed by voice vote

Received

Passed in the Senate 36 to 1 (details)

To raise to 25 the age at which offenders are eligible for criminal defendant “youthful trainee status,” with permission of the prosecutor. This provides a mechanism for not including the offense on a youth’s permanent record, with exceptions for more serious crimes. Under current law a prosecutor must approve this for offenders under age 24 when the crime was committed.

Received in the House

Dec. 8, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 17, 2020

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Amendment offered by Rep. Ryan Berman (R-39)

To also include traffic offenses to those covered by the bill.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Passed in the House 80 to 25 (details)

To raise to 25 the age at which offenders are eligible for criminal defendant “youthful trainee status,” with permission of the prosecutor. This provides a mechanism for not including the offense on a youth’s permanent record, with exceptions for more serious crimes. Under current law a prosecutor must approve this for offenders under age 24 when the crime was committed.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Dec. 31, 2020