Bill > S1057

This bill aims to strengthen laws combatting human trafficking and protecting survivors of modern-day slavery. Key provisions include: - Establishing a human trafficking prevention business partnership to engage private entities in voluntary efforts to prevent and combat human trafficking. - Requiring training on identifying and responding to human trafficking for law enforcement, prosecutors, public defenders, juvenile justice system personnel, judges, educators, and hospital staff. - Mandating public awareness programs on the risks and impacts of human trafficking, as well as an independent website to disseminate information. - Requiring the display of human trafficking hotline information and awareness campaign ads in various businesses and facilities. - Establishing data collection and reporting requirements on human trafficking crimes and victims. - Creating a voluntary tax contribution to the Victims of Human Trafficking Trust Fund. - Providing human trafficking awareness training for commercial motor vehicle operators. - Allowing for the sealing of records for those arrested or prosecuted for first-time commercial sexual exploitation offenses who complete a prevention program. Overall, this bill takes a comprehensive approach to combat human trafficking through partnerships, training, public awareness, data collection, and targeted legal provisions.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1057