Catholics Hail New California Law to Protect Older Teens From Sex Trafficking

Catholics hail new California law to protect older teens from sex trafficking

Catholics have lauded the recent signing of a state law that makes it a felony to procure sex from a 16- or 17-year-old minor in the state of California.

Catholics hail new California law to protect older teens from sex trafficking - Catholic Review

Catholics have lauded the recent signing of a state law that makes it a felony to procure sex from a 16- or 17-year-old minor in the state of California. The state already made it an offense punishable by imprisonment for minors below the age of 16. But starting January 2026, “if you solicit a 16- or 17- year old, that is no longer a misdemeanor. It’s no longer just two days in jail. That’s a felony and it’s a $10,000 fine,” said the California …