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PA HB1021
Bill
Status
3/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Carol Kazeem
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AI Summary
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Repeals existing Section 16137 governing juvenile detention facilities and replaces it with new Section 16137.1, expanding requirements from only third through eighth class counties to all county classes including first, second, second class A, and home rule charter counties
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Requires county commissioners to provide separate rooms or buildings exclusively for confinement, detention, reception, maintenance, and care of juveniles awaiting trial or hearing
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Establishes a board of managers for each facility consisting of three county commissioners (or county executive), the county controller (if applicable), and six private citizens with expertise in juvenile development, detention, mental health, and substance use disorders
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Mandates annual reporting requirements by November 1, including facility operational data on use of physical restraints and seclusion, overcrowding instances, and educational program access, with findings reported to the Department of Human Services
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Authorizes county commissioners to appropriate public funds or issue bonds for purchasing land and constructing juvenile facilities, with the act taking effect in 60 days
Legislative Description
In grounds and buildings, repealing provisions relating to room or building for juvenile offenders awaiting trial and providing for rooms or buildings for juveniles; and repealing provisions relating to special provisions for temporary county buildings and for rooms in county buildings in counties of the second class A.
Last Action
Referred to Children & Youth
3/24/2025