H2028

Improving juvenile justice data collection

Introduced·2/27/25
Introduced Text

Massachusetts H2028 aims to improve juvenile justice data collection by requiring various agencies to report on juvenile interactions with the.

H2028 mandates the collection and reporting of juvenile justice data by various state agencies, including the Office of the Child Advocate, district attorneys, and the Department of Youth Services. These agencies must provide data on specific juvenile justice system decision points, such as pre-arraignment detention, diversion programming, and probation violations. The data must be reported annually and can be requested quarterly. The bill also defines terms like "justice system decision point" and "juvenile" and outlines the format and categories of data to be collected.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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1
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Jun 10, 2025

1:00 PM

Joint Committee on The Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 26

House

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

Oct 20, 2025

Joint

Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2

Oct 20, 2025

House

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