This bill would answer the call of the Connecticut Supreme Court by allowing immigrant youth up to age 21 who have been abused, neglected, or abandoned to apply for protection under federal special immigrant juvenile (SIJ) status.
Status
Passed both chambers
Session
2018
Bill number
H.B. 5185
Position
Support
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