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This bill mandates human trafficking awareness training and material display for public transit employees in New York. Specifically, the bill requires all public transit systems (defined as transportation modes accommodating more than eight passengers or funded by state/local municipalities) to provide human trafficking recognition training to employees likely to interact with passengers. The training, which must be established or approved by the Division of Criminal Justice Services and Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance, will cover the nature of human trafficking, legal definitions, victim identification, survivor support options, and available social and legal services. New employees must complete this training within their first month of employment, and the training will be considered compensable work time. Public transit systems must maintain records of employee training completion for the duration of employment plus one year. Additionally, the bill mandates the display of human trafficking prevention materials in all public transit modes, which may include assistance hotline information and resource details. The act will take effect one year after becoming law, with current employees required to complete training within four months of the effective date.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S4690