Bill > S06881

This bill requires bus drivers to complete a human trafficking recognition training program aimed at raising awareness and improving the ability to identify and report potential human trafficking situations. The legislation mandates that bus drivers must undergo a comprehensive training program developed collaboratively by state commissioners, which covers the nature of human trafficking, its legal definition, methods of identifying traffickers and victims, and reporting mechanisms. Specifically, the training must include information on how to recognize human trafficking, the legal definition of human trafficking, techniques for identifying traffickers and victims, and guidance on reporting suspected trafficking activities to appropriate entities like the national human trafficking hotline. New bus drivers must complete this training within their first 60 days of employment, and bus companies are required to maintain records of employee training completion for the duration of employment and one year thereafter. The training will be considered compensable time, meaning drivers will be paid for participating in the program. The bill amends the vehicle and traffic law to add this new training requirement as a qualification for bus drivers, with the goal of increasing awareness and potentially helping to identify and prevent human trafficking.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6881