What is the status of HB2601?

In committee as of October 7, 2026. Latest action: Laid on the table, Oct. 7, 2026 (October 7, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2601?

Hanbidge, Liz (D, 61), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2601?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2601

Pennsylvania legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Pennsylvania HB2601: An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juvenile matters, establishing the RECLAIM Program and the RECLAIM Advisory Committee; requiring the establishment of county delinquent youth care and custody funds; and imposing duties on the Juvenile Court Judges' Commission.

Q: What is HB2601?

HB2601 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juvenile matters, establishing the RECLAIM Program and the RECLAIM Advisory Committee; requiring the establishment of county delinquent youth care and custody funds; and imposing duties on the Juvenile Court Judges' Commission.

Q: What does HB2601 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juvenile matters, establishing the RECLAIM Program and the RECLAIM Advisory Committee; requiring the establishment of county delinquent youth care and custody funds; and imposing duties on the Department of Human Services.

Status: In committee, October 7, 2026

What the bill says

Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juvenile matters, establishing the RECLAIM Program and the RECLAIM Advisory Committee; requiring the establishment of county delinquent youth care and custody funds; and imposing duties on the Department of Human Services.

From the introduced text, June 5, 2026:

Amending Title 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in juvenile matters, establishing the RECLAIM Program and the RECLAIM Advisory Committee; requiring the establishment of county delinquent youth care and custody funds; and imposing duties on the Department of Human Services. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Chapter 63 of Title 42 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a subchapter to read: SUBCHAPTER H RECLAIM PROGRAM Sec. 6391. Definitions. 6392. RECLAIM Program. 6393. Delinquent youth care and custody funds. 6394. Allocations. 6395. RECLAIM Advisory Committee. 6396. Rules and regulations. 6397. Funding. § 6391. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Adult." An individual who is 18 years of age or older. "Advisory committee." The RECLAIM Advisory Committee established under section 6395(a) (relating to RECLAIM Advisory Committee). "Bed day." The length of time that a delinquent juvenile is assigned a bed for an overnight stay while held in a detention facility. "Delinquent juvenile." A juvenile who has been adjudicated delinquent or is at risk of an adjudication of delinquency. "Department." The Department of Human Services of the Commonwealth. "Detention facility." As follows: (1) Premises or a part …

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