2019 House Bill 4134 / Public Act 99

Juvenile justice “raise the age” reforms

Introduced in the House

Feb. 6, 2019

Introduced by Rep. Doug Wozniak (R-36)

To raise from age 17 to 18 the minimum age at which offenders are eligible for criminal defendant “youthful trainee status,” which provides a mechanism for not including the offense on a youth’s permanent record. This is one of a number of bills that have been offered as part of a "raise the age" juvenile justice 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 109 to 1 (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 bill pass.

Oct. 16, 2019

Passed in the Senate 35 to 3 (details)

To raise from age 17 to 18 the minimum age at which offenders are eligible for criminal defendant “youthful trainee status,” which provides a mechanism for not including the offense on a youth’s permanent record. This is one of a number of bills that have been offered as part of a "raise the age" juvenile justice effort.

Signed by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer

Oct. 31, 2019