H4515
An Act promoting diversion of juveniles to community supervision and services
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Bill overview
This bill aims to shift the way Massachusetts handles juvenile offenders, prioritizing community-based supervision and services over traditional court involvement. It seeks to expand diversion programs, which offer alternatives to formal court proceedings for young people who commit offenses. The goal is to reduce the number of juveniles entering the formal juvenile justice system and instead focus on rehabilitation and support within the community. This shift is intended to improve outcomes for young offenders and reduce the burden on the court system.
Key provisions
- Expands eligibility criteria for diversion programs.
- Increases funding for community-based services supporting diverted youth.
- Requires the Department of Youth Services to develop and implement a statewide diversion strategy.
- Establishes a process for evaluating the effectiveness of diversion programs.
- Promotes collaboration between juvenile courts, probation departments, and community service providers.
Who is affected
- Juveniles
- Families of juveniles
- Juvenile Courts
- Probation Departments
- Community Service Providers
Notable changes
- Shifts focus from court processing to community-based interventions.
- Requires a statewide diversion strategy to ensure consistency across the state.
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Primary sponsor
Joint Committee on the Judiciary
Cosponsors
Christopher J. Worrell
James B. Eldridge
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Bill H.4515 194th (Current)
An Act promoting diversion of juveniles to community supervision and services
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Bill Information
Sponsor: Joint Committee on the Judiciary Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 3 actions for Bill H.4515
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 9/22/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on The Judiciary |
| 9/22/2025 | House | New draft of H1695 |
| 9/22/2025 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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