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This bill aims to raise awareness about human trafficking by requiring the display of informational posters and contact information at three types of locations in Indiana: safety rest areas and welcome centers, massage establishments, and gas stations. Specifically, the bill mandates that safety rest areas and welcome centers must display human trafficking awareness posters in at least two public locations, with content that includes a description of human trafficking, indicators of trafficking (such as restricted movement or physical abuse), and contact information for the National Human Trafficking Hotline and local law enforcement. For massage establishments, the bill permits (but does not require) owners to display similar awareness posters. For gas stations with public interior spaces, the bill requires owners to provide human trafficking awareness information and the National Human Trafficking Hotline number in public restrooms or in a visible location on the premises. The bill defines specific terms like "massage establishment" and "gas station" to clarify the scope of the requirements. These provisions will take effect on July 1, 2025, and are designed to help identify and report potential human trafficking situations by increasing public visibility of critical information and resources.

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https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/house/1416/details