February 23, 2026
February 23, 2026 Honorable Mario Brooks Commissioner Virgin Islands Police Department St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Re: Invitation to Testify – Bill No. 36-0192 Dear Commissioner Brooks, As Chair of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, I respectfully invite you to testify during Block II of the Committee hearing scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas. During Block II, the Committee will debate Bill No. 36-0192, the Senior Financial Protection and Promissory Note Abuse Prevention Act of 2025. The legislation establishes criminal penalties and enforcement provisions aimed at protecting seniors from financial exploitation and abuse involving promissory notes. Given the Virgin Islands Police Department’s responsibility for investigation and enforcement of criminal statutes, your testimony regarding investigative procedures, enforcement readiness, and interagency coordination will assist the Committee in ensuring the bill is practical and enforceable. …
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February 23, 2026 Honorable Mario Brooks Commissioner Virgin Islands Police Department St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Re: Invitation to Testify – Bill No. 36-0192 Dear Commissioner Brooks, As Chair of the Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks, I respectfully invite you to testify during Block II of the Committee hearing scheduled for Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Earle B. Ottley Legislative Hall on St. Thomas. During Block II, the Committee will debate Bill No. 36-0192, the Senior Financial Protection and Promissory Note Abuse Prevention Act of 2025. The legislation establishes criminal penalties and enforcement provisions aimed at protecting seniors from financial exploitation and abuse involving promissory notes. Given the Virgin Islands Police Department’s responsibility for investigation and enforcement of criminal statutes, your testimony regarding investigative procedures, enforcement readiness, and interagency coordination will assist the Committee in ensuring the bill is practical and enforceable. Please confirm your attendance and submit written testimony at least 48 hours prior to the hearing. Thank you for your continued commitment to protecting the residents of the Virgin Islands. Respectfully, The Honorable Angel Bolques, Jr. Chair, Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports, and Parks Senator At Large, 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands Legislature of the Virgin Islands P.O. BOX 1690 ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS 00802 (340) 693-3571 CHAIRMAN Committee on Culture, Youth, Aging, Sports & Parks VICE-CHAIRMAN Committee on Economic Development & Agriculture MEMBER Committee of the Whole Committee on Rules & Judiciary Committee on Homeland Security, Justice & Public Safety Committee on Disaster Recovery, Infrastructure & Planning Sub-Committee on Energy & Infrastructure Development The Honorable Angel Bolques, Jr. Senator-At-Large 36th Legislature of the Virgin Islands