House Bill No. 7252, titled "An Act Concerning Juvenile Justice Initiatives," mandates that the executive director of the Court Support Services Division of the Judicial Branch submit a report to the General Assembly by July 1, 2025. This report will detail the usage of court support services during the previous fiscal year and include recommendations for the expansion of these services. The bill introduces new legal language that establishes this reporting requirement as a new section, effective from the date of passage.
The bill is not expected to have any fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as the Judicial Department is equipped to fulfill the reporting requirements without incurring additional costs. The Court Support Services Division, which is responsible for various programs including pretrial services and probation supervision, will provide the necessary data for the report. The bill received a favorable report from the Appropriations Committee, indicating broad support for its passage.