H2017

Resolve providing for an investigation and study by a special commission relative to gender-responsive programming for juvenile justice system involved girls

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Establishes a special commission to study gender-responsive programming for girls in the juvenile justice system.

The bill establishes a special commission to investigate and study gender-responsive programming for girls involved in the juvenile justice system. The commission will review data collection methods, analyze recidivism rates, and assess educational attainment. It will also hold regional meetings to gather input from community members and agencies serving high-risk girls. The commission will submit periodic reports with recommendations to the General Court.

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Where it stands

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In committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Nov 18, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

Nov 18, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)

Nov 18, 2025

Joint

Hearing rescheduled to 11/18/2025 from 01:00 PM-08:00 PM in A-1 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time

Nov 18, 2025

House

Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order