H 2028
An Act improving juvenile justice data collection
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Bill overview
This bill aims to improve the collection and analysis of data related to the juvenile justice system in Massachusetts. It seeks to enhance the understanding of how the system operates, identify areas for improvement, and ensure equitable outcomes for young people involved with the system. The bill mandates increased data collection and reporting to support evidence-based decision-making and accountability. Ultimately, the goal is to create a more effective and just juvenile justice system.
Key provisions
- Requires the collection of more detailed data on juvenile arrests and court proceedings.
- Mandates the tracking of demographic information related to juvenile justice involvement.
- Calls for the creation of a statewide database to centralize juvenile justice data.
- Directs the Department of Children and Families to analyze data and identify disparities.
- Requires reporting on the outcomes of juvenile justice interventions.
- Promotes data sharing between relevant agencies.
- Establishes a process for reviewing and updating data collection practices.
Who is affected
- Young people involved in the juvenile justice system
- Juvenile court judges and staff
- Law enforcement agencies
- The Department of Children and Families
- Massachusetts policymakers
Notable changes
- The bill focuses on expanding the scope of data currently collected.
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Primary sponsor
Andres X. Vargas
Cosponsors
Andres X. Vargas
Christopher J. Worrell
James B. Eldridge
John Francis Moran
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Bill H.2028 194th (Current)
An Act improving juvenile justice data collection
By Representative Vargas of Haverhill, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 2028) of Andres X. Vargas relative to improving juvenile justice data collection. The Judiciary.
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Presenter: Andres X. Vargas
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Displaying 6 actions for Bill H.2028
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on The Judiciary |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 6/5/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 10/20/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| House | Reported by committee to Clerk’s Office for processing, will accompany a study order | |
| 3/26/2026 | House | Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27) |
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