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House delays juvenile-justice overhaul after extended floor debate; sponsors cite data and projected savings
Summary
Lawmakers debated a broad juvenile-justice reform package (HB 239) that sponsors said would reallocate funds away from secure custody and improve outcomes; members raised concerns about funding, rural capacity and implementation, and the House voted to circle the second substitute for further work.
After months of stakeholder work and data review, Representative Snow presented a comprehensive juvenile-justice reform package, second substitute House Bill 239, on Feb. 24. Floor debate spanned hours as sponsors, judges and county officials discussed the bill’s scope, presumptive timelines, and fiscal implications. The House ultimately moved to circle the substitute to allow more time for members and counties to review…
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