US SB2248

Reauthorizes Titles II and V of the Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act of 1974 for fiscal years 2026 through 2030

Requires states to eliminate secure confinement for juveniles who commit status offenses by September 30, 2028, with limited exceptions under the Interstate Compact for Juveniles (maximum 15 days)

Establishes new protections for juveniles tried as adults, prohibiting housing in adult jails unless a court finds it "in the interest of justice" after considering factors including age, mental state, and available alternatives, with a 180-day maximum detention limit

Adds new eligible grant programs including those addressing racial and ethnic disparities, collecting socioeconomic data on justice-involved youth, diverting youth from the justice system, and implementing restorative practices

Strengthens procedural requirements for juveniles held for violating valid court orders, including mandatory 24-hour interviews, 48-hour judicial hearings, 7-day maximum detention, and prohibition on renewal or extension of detention orders