H4417
An Act updating the juvenile justice policy and data board
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Bill overview
This bill aims to update the existing Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board in Massachusetts. It seeks to strengthen the board’s ability to collect and analyze data related to the juvenile justice system, with the goal of improving policies and practices. The bill intends to enhance transparency and accountability within the system, ultimately supporting more effective interventions and outcomes for young people involved with the justice system. It also addresses potential gaps in the current framework to ensure a more data-driven approach to juvenile justice.
Key provisions
- Strengthen the authority of the Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board.
- Expand the types of data the board can collect and analyze.
- Improve data sharing and accessibility.
- Enhance the board’s capacity for research and evaluation.
- Promote transparency in juvenile justice practices.
- Require the board to develop and disseminate best practices.
- Address gaps in current data collection methods.
Who is affected
- Youth involved in the juvenile justice system
- Juvenile justice professionals
- The Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board
- State government agencies involved in juvenile justice
- Families of youth involved in the juvenile justice system
Notable changes
- The bill updates the existing framework for the Juvenile Justice Policy and Data Board.
- It emphasizes data-driven decision-making in juvenile justice.
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Primary sponsor
Families and Persons with Disabilities Joint Committee on Children
Cosponsors
Danillo A. Sena
James B. Eldridge
Natalie M. Higgins
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An Act updating the juvenile justice policy and data board
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4417
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities |
| 8/28/2025 | House | New draft of H247 |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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