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Sponsored by state Rep. Justin Slaughter, SB 2418 would gradually phase in with detention for 10 and 11 year olds ceasing July 1, 2026, and the change for 12 year olds commencing a year later. The measure would not extend to such violent crimes as murder, aggravated sexual assault and aggravated vehicular hijacking.
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Slaughter is the same goof that proposed doing away with license plates, plate stickers, car registration and insurance, etc. He’s also probably one of the progressives that wants to raise the classification of a juvenile to age 25.