Massachusetts · 194th Legislature (2025-2026) · Bill
H 247: An Act updating the juvenile justice policy and data board
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
H 247 is a bill introduced in the Massachusetts House on February 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: An Act updating the juvenile justice policy and data board. Primary sponsor: Natalie Higgins (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 28, 2025): Accompanied a new draft, see H4417.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
By Representative Higgins of Leominster, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 247) of Natalie M. Higgins and James B. Eldridge for legislation to further regulate the juvenile justice policy and data board. Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie Higgins | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4th Worcester |
| Jamie Eldridge | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Middlesex and Worcester |
| Dan Sena | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 37th Middlesex |
“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 new draft, see H4417
- Hearing scheduled for 05/13/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1
- Senate concurred
- Referred to the committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities