Bill > S2365

This bill requires the Massachusetts Office of Planning and Programming to create and distribute a specific anti-human trafficking awareness sign to be displayed in all state highway and mass transit facilities and vehicles open to the public, including restrooms. The sign must be at least 8.5 inches high and 11 inches wide, and will feature a warning message in multiple languages (English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Portuguese, with potential additional languages) that provides the National Human Trafficking Hotline number (1-888-373-7888). The sign will clearly explain that forced labor is a crime and provide victims or witnesses with a confidential resource to seek help. The bill mandates that the English text must cover at least half of the sign, and requires the office to consult with the Attorney General at least annually to determine if additional language translations are needed. This legislation aims to raise public awareness about human trafficking and provide accessible resources for potential victims across Massachusetts' transportation infrastructure.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S2365