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Committee advances bill to standardize juvenile diversion across Pennsylvania
Summary
House Bill 144, aimed at expanding and standardizing juvenile diversion statewide, was amended to strengthen victim notification language and reported out of committee 21-5; sponsors and supporters said diversion reduces rearrest and aids rehabilitation, while some members raised concerns about mandates and municipal capacity.
The House Children and Youth Committee voted to report House Bill 144 as amended, a measure its sponsor described as a statewide standard for juvenile diversion programs. Committee staff summarized HB144 as legislation to expand and standardize diversion options across Pennsylvania; several juvenile justice and advocacy groups were listed as supporters.
Representative Kruszewski, who spoke for the measure, said diversion "balances accountability with compassionate…
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