House Bill 462 enacts the Raise the Age Act, which would consider 17-year-olds facing charges to be tried as juveniles instead of adults. It was passed on Crossover Day in Georgia’s House of Representatives in a 145-22 vote on Monday.

A group of former prosecutors from both political parties wants limits on federal prison sentences for juveniles convicted of homicide. They say most young people have the ability to change.

Myon Burrell's release at age 34 comes after reports uncovered major flaws in the police investigation that led to his life sentence at 17.