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PA HB1286
PA HB1286Further providing for definitions; providing for training requirements for public lodging establishments and for training requirements for third-party listing platforms and rental operators; further providing for enforcement, for violation, for affirmative defenses, for administrative penalties and for criminal penalties; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
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Introduced
04/22/2025
04/22/2025
In Committee
04/22/2025
04/22/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of October 25, 2012 (P.L.1618, No.197), entitled "An act providing for the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline Notification Act; imposing duties on the Department of Labor and Industry; and prescribing penalties," further providing for definitions; providing for training requirements for public lodging establishments and for training requirements for third-party listing platforms and rental operators; further providing for enforcement, for violation, for affirmative defenses, for administrative penalties and for criminal penalties; and imposing duties on the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency.
AI Summary
This bill amends the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline Notification Act to expand training requirements and enforcement mechanisms related to human trafficking awareness in public lodging establishments and short-term rentals. The bill adds new definitions for terms like "public lodging establishment" and "short-term rental" and mandates that public lodging establishments, their employees, third-party contractors, and rental operators complete human trafficking awareness training within 90 days of the law's effective date. The training must cover topics such as legal definitions of human trafficking, identifying potential victims, recognizing trafficking signs, and reporting procedures. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency will approve training programs and publish a list of approved courses. The bill establishes a graduated penalty system for non-compliance, starting with warnings and potentially escalating to fines up to $500 and license suspension for repeated violations. Penalties collected will be partially distributed to the Commission on Crime and Delinquency for grants related to human trafficking prevention. The law aims to increase awareness and help identify and prevent human trafficking in lodging and rental settings by requiring comprehensive training for employees and operators.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (24)
Regina Young (D)*,
Tim Brennan (D),
Danilo Burgos (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Scott Conklin (D),
Gina Curry (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Jim Haddock (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Lee James (R),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Robert Leadbeter (R),
Milou Mackenzie (R),
Steve Malagari (D),
Eric Nelson (R),
Chris Pielli (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mandy Steele (D),
Dave Zimmerman (R),
Last Action
Referred to Tourism, Recreation & Economic Development (on 04/22/2025)
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