Bill to end automatic charging of some juveniles as adults inches closer to passage

An effort to start more young people in the juvenile justice system moved forward in the House of Delegates as the General Assembly enters the final stretch. The Youth Charging Reform Act passed on second reading with zero debate as delegates flew through several bills Friday. The bill aims to end the automatic charging of 16- and 17-year-olds as adults for certain drug, assault, and gun offenses. Senators already passed the proposal and earlier in the week, urged members of a House committee not to make changes to ensure the legislation’s passage this session. MORE: https://foxbaltimore.com/news/local/bill-to-end-automatic-charging-of-some-juveniles-as-adults-inches-closer-to-passage _______________ Stay up to date with our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FOXBaltimore/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FOXBaltimore YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-H-L8u8PzzgdAzBLrqU6PQ/?sub_confirmation=1 Daily News Digest: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxLnRTTQfTjGrLqJJqi6qgKfY_LR70Q7y For more information, visit https://foxbaltimore.com/ Have a news tip? Send it directly to us: Email us: [email protected] Call the Newsroom: 410.467.5595 WBFF is a Maryland-based station and a FOX Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. #news #trending #breakingnews #Baltimore #Maryland #fyp #foryou #recommended #suggested #watch