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NY S08446
NY S08446Relates to human trafficking offenses and the classification of certain trafficking offenses; includes new offenses in existing provisions of law relating to registration, procedure, affirmative defenses, bail, loss of certain licenses, recovery by victims for trafficking offenses and definitions (Part A); requires the posting of signs at schools and the inclusion of human trafficking education in the driver's education course; requires the posting of signs relating to human trafficking in tatto
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Introduced
06/25/2025
06/25/2025
In Committee
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to human trafficking offenses and the classification of certain offenses; and to amend the correction law, the criminal procedure law, the executive law, the family court act, the general business law, the mental hygiene law, the public health law, the penal law, the social services law, the vehicle and traffic law and the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the inclusion of new offenses in existing provisions of law (Part A); and to amend the education law, in relation to the posting of signs relating to human trafficking and the content of driver's education courses; to amend the public health law and the environmental conservation law, in relation to the posting of signs relating to human trafficking; to amend the public health law, in relation to making conforming changes; and to amend the general business law, in relation to education courses for nail specialty, waxing, natural hair styling, esthetics and cosmetology (Part B);
AI Summary
This bill aims to enhance legal protections and awareness around human trafficking by introducing several key provisions. The bill creates two new criminal offenses: sex trafficking in a school zone and labor trafficking in a school zone, which are classified as class A-II felonies when committed in or near school premises during school hours or at school-related events. The legislation also amends multiple existing laws to incorporate these new offenses, updating definitions, sentencing guidelines, and registration requirements across various legal codes. Additionally, the bill mandates the posting of human trafficking warning signs in public and private schools, requiring signs that describe penalties for trafficking and are displayed in conspicuous locations. Driver's education courses will now be required to include information about human trafficking prevention, and certain businesses like tattoo studios and parks will be required to display national human trafficking hotline posters. The bill's goal is to increase public awareness, provide stronger legal deterrents, and offer more comprehensive protections for potential trafficking victims, particularly in school settings. The provisions will take effect on January 1, 2026, and apply to offenses committed on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES (on 01/07/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8446 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08446&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08446 |
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