Bill > S08193

This bill modifies the composition and reporting requirements of the New York State Interagency Task Force on Trafficking in Persons. The task force, which was previously composed of various state agency commissioners and other appointed members, will now include additional members: two members recommended by the minority leaders of the Assembly and Senate, one member who is a survivor of human trafficking identified by state agencies, and maintain the existing commissioners and other appointees. The bill also enhances transparency by requiring at least two public meetings per year, mandating that the task force be considered a public body subject to open meeting laws, and requiring the posting of meeting agendas and minutes on the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance website. Furthermore, the task force's annual reporting requirement is clarified, specifying that they must submit a report by March 1st, 2026, and annually thereafter, detailing the task force's activities and efforts from the preceding year. These changes aim to increase public engagement, transparency, and accountability in the state's efforts to address human trafficking.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8193