Bill > H3796

This bill requires the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's office of planning and programming to create and display standardized signs in all state highway and mass transit facilities and vehicles to raise awareness about human trafficking. The signs must be at least 8.5 by 11 inches and include a warning in multiple languages (English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Portuguese, with potential for additional languages) that explains obtaining forced labor is a crime and provides the National Human Trafficking Hotline number (1-888-373-7888). The signage must be prominently displayed in public areas like restrooms, with the English text covering at least half the sign. The bill mandates that the office of planning and programming will consult with the attorney general at least annually to determine if additional language translations are needed, with the goal of helping potential victims of human trafficking identify resources and seek assistance while also educating the public about this serious issue.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3796