Bill > S06505

This bill directs the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services to establish a universal, statewide human trafficking hotline in consultation with the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. The hotline will be toll-free, confidential, and operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing individuals in the state with access to counseling and services specifically designed for human trafficking victims. The division will also be responsible for actively promoting awareness of the hotline, including working with the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance to ensure information about the new hotline is included alongside existing resources like the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline. By creating this dedicated statewide hotline, the bill aims to improve support and resources for human trafficking survivors, making it easier for victims to access help and support services.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6505