HR 142 Pennsylvania House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission to conduct a study and issue a report on the best practices and recommendations for the operation of juvenile detention centers within this Commonwealth.

HR 142 requires the Joint State Government Commission to study how juvenile detention centers operate in our state and issue a report with best practices and recommendations. The study will assess current management approaches to identify effective strategies for running these facilities. This resolution directly affects juvenile detention centers by mandating a formal review of their operational standards.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Jun 2025
House Passage
Jun 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Mar 24, 2025 Last action Jun 30, 2025
Floor votes · House Jun 30, 2025

How they voted

10994
Passed
Total votes 203
Jun 30, 2025
D Democratic102
102 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican101
7 Yea 94 Nay
93% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Jun 30, 2025
Lower · Passed
Adopted
lower
Jun 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported as committed
lower
Mar 24, 2025
Committee
Referred to Children & Youth
lower
1 primary · 14 co-sponsors

Sponsors