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Committee approves resolution directing study of diversion programs
Summary
House Resolution 63, directing a joint committee to study diversion programs and access across the Commonwealth and deliver a report within a year, passed the Judiciary Committee 14–12 after mixed remarks about framing and disparities.
House Resolution 63, which would direct the Joint State Government Committee to study diversion programs, facilitators and access across the Commonwealth and deliver a report within one year, was approved by the House Judiciary Committee by a 14–12 vote.
Representative Khan, the sponsor, said the resolution seeks to assess whether diversion programs are available and of sufficient quality statewide and noted the resolution has support from a broad political range of organizations. Chairman Kauffman voiced concern that language on the first page listing aggrieved parties undermined the resolution's aim and said he would vote no; sponsor and supporters said the resolution intended to acknowledge disparities in how justice is delivered and to identify access gaps.
The committee recorded a roll-call vote and the resolution was reported as committed.
Provenance: Sponsor opened the resolution, counsel described reporting deadlines, members debated framing and disparity inclusion, and roll call recorded passage.
