As the legislative session gets Into full swing,  JC-CATE Is actively following HB 224, SB 284 and SB 66 by attending hearings and advocating for these bills to pass.  Links to each are here for you.  If you are ready to create change through the legislative process,  we would love for you to join us! 

Link to HB 224,  Protection of Vulnerable Persons

                            Modifies provisions relating to human trafficking

Status:  Passed the General Laws Committee, 02/13/25

              Referred, 02/13/25 to the Rules-Administrative Committee  

              Voted Do Pass, 02/26/25 by the Rules-Administrative Committee                   

Link to Senate Companion Bill, SB 284, Modifies provisions relating to the                                                                                        protection of vulnerable persons 

Status:  Referred, 02/13/25 to the House, Families, Seniors & Health Committee

Link to SB 66,  Modifies Provisions Relating to Marriage

                         Would change the age from 16 to 18 to obtain a marriage license

Status:  02/05/25, vote passed In Senate  Families, Seniors & Health Committee

              02/20/25, Report on the Senate floor:  Passed from the Senate Families,                                      Seniors & Health Committee

              02/24/25, On formal Calendar of Senate Bills for Perfection 

              03/06/25,  Bill passed on Senate floor   

              03/10/25,  Second Read In the House