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NE LB320

NE LB320
Require hotels and similar public lodging establishments to display posters relating to human trafficking, provide for training regarding recognition of human trafficking for employees of such establishments, and limit liability for human trafficking activity at such establishments


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Introduced
01/16/2025
In Committee
01/21/2025
Crossed Over
01/28/2026
Passed
02/25/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/25/2026

Introduced Session

109th Legislature

Bill Summary

A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to human trafficking; to amend sections 81-1430 and 81-1431, Revised Statutes Supplement, 2025; to require hotels and similar public lodging establishments to place posters relating to human trafficking in such hotels and establishments; to provide for training about human trafficking to employees of such hotels and establishments; to provide powers to the Department of Labor and the Attorney General; to limit the liability of owners, operators, and employees of such hotels or establishments relating to human trafficking committed by a third party; to harmonize provisions; and to repeal the original sections.

AI Summary

This bill requires hotels and similar public lodging establishments to display posters about human trafficking, which is defined as labor trafficking or sex trafficking of any age, and to provide training to their employees on how to recognize and report it. The training, which can be developed in collaboration with the Attorney General and the Department of Labor, will cover topics such as identifying at-risk individuals, recognizing signs of trafficking, and reporting procedures. Importantly, hotels and their employees who implement approved training and policies will be protected from liability for human trafficking committed by a third party at their establishment, unless they knowingly assist in the trafficking or fail to act reasonably. The bill also repeals existing laws related to human trafficking task forces and training, harmonizing the provisions.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Approved by Governor on February 24, 2026 (on 02/25/2026)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Civil Law and Procedure
  • ‐ General Law and Crime

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