Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 2028: An Act improving juvenile justice data collection
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 2028 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act improving juvenile justice data collection. Primary sponsor: Andy Vargas (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 26, 2026): Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Vargas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3rd Essex |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Sean Garballey | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 23rd Middlesex |
| Natalie Higgins | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Russell Holmes | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6th Suffolk |
| John Moran | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 9th Suffolk |
| Chris Worrell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5th Suffolk |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Accompanied a study order, see H5281 (under House Rule 27)
- Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Hearing scheduled for 06/10/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on The Judiciary