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MA H2540

MA H2540
Requiring human trafficking recognition training for certain hospitality workers


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/17/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to requiring human trafficking recognition training for certain hospitality workers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill requires certain hospitality workers, such as those at hotels, motels, lodging houses, and bed and breakfast establishments, to undergo human trafficking recognition training. The training program must be approved by the state Attorney General and cover topics like the nature of human trafficking, how to identify victims, and available resources for survivors. Establishments must also post a written notice with the national human trafficking hotline number and the number for the state's human trafficking hotline. The Attorney General is responsible for developing the training program list, the written notice, and a toll-free hotline for reporting human trafficking.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)

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