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HB4018 • 2026

Juveniles: crimes; transportation of juvenile who commits a crime with an adult; clarify. Amends sec. 16 of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.16).

Juveniles: crimes; transportation of juvenile who commits a crime with an adult; clarify. Amends sec. 16 of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.16).

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Sponsor
Mike Mueller (District 72), Timothy Beson (District 96), Mike Harris (District 52), Brian BeGole (District 71), Jerry Neyer (District 92), Will Snyder (District 87), Angela Witwer (District 76), Tyrone Carter (District 1), Mike Hoadley (District 99)
Last action
2025-03-13
Official status
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide enough information to specify what changes will be made or how juveniles will be transported.

Clarifying Rules for Juvenile Crime Transportation

This law amends section 16 of the 1939 Public Act 288 to clarify how a juvenile who commits a crime with an adult is handled.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends section 16 of the 1939 Public Act 288 (MCL 712A.16) to clarify rules about transporting juveniles who commit crimes with adults.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Juveniles who break the law with adults
  • People in charge of transporting juveniles

Terms To Know

juvenile
A young person, usually under 18 years old.
adult
Someone who is fully grown and legally considered an adult, typically over the age of 18.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The bill does not provide specific details on how exactly juveniles will be transported.
  • It's unclear what exact changes will be made to the existing laws without seeing the full text.

Bill History

  1. 2025-03-13 SJ 24 Pg. 200

    PASSED BY HOUSE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

  2. 2025-03-13 SJ 24 Pg. 200

    REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY

  3. 2025-03-11 HJ 25 Pg. 215

    read a second time

  4. 2025-03-11 HJ 25 Pg. 215

    placed on third reading

  5. 2025-03-11 HJ 25 Pg. 217

    placed on immediate passage

  6. 2025-03-11 HJ 25 Pg. 217

    read a third time

  7. 2025-03-11 HJ 25 Pg. 217

    passed; given immediate effect Roll Call #20 Yeas 74 Nays 34 Excused 0 Not Voting 2

  8. 2025-03-11 HJ 25 Pg. 217

    transmitted

  9. 2025-03-05 HJ 23 Pg. 190

    reported with recommendation without amendment

  10. 2025-03-05 HJ 23 Pg. 190

    referred to second reading

  11. 2025-01-23 HJ 7 Pg. 64

    bill electronically reproduced 01/22/2025

  12. 2025-01-22 HJ 6 Pg. 46

    introduced by Representative Rep. Mike Mueller

  13. 2025-01-22 HJ 6 Pg. 46

    read a first time

  14. 2025-01-22 HJ 6 Pg. 46

    referred to Committee on Judiciary

Official Summary Text

Juveniles: crimes; transportation of juvenile who commits a crime with an adult; clarify. Amends sec. 16 of 1939 PA 288 (MCL 712A.16).