Bill > A03485

This bill directs the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to establish a sex trafficking awareness and prevention program for commercial driver's license (CDL) applicants. The program, developed in conjunction with the interagency task force on human trafficking, will require at least 30 minutes of training using materials from a nationally recognized anti-trafficking organization. The curriculum will educate commercial vehicle operators about warning signs of sex trafficking and provide information on how to report suspected trafficking activity. Commercial driver's license applicants will now be required to submit a certificate of completion for this program as part of their licensing process. The program aims to provide education and awareness materials to trade schools, community colleges, and other institutions offering commercial vehicle operation instruction. Additionally, the bill requires the DMV Commissioner to coordinate with the human trafficking task force to collect data on trafficking, identify support services for victims, develop recommendations to prevent trafficking, and evaluate the program's effectiveness. The Commissioner must also include an annual report on the program's effectiveness. The bill will take effect 90 days after becoming law, with some specific provisions taking effect 180 days after enactment.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3485