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NY A09618
NY A09618Requires state and municipal police academy course training in the recognition and handling of matters involving human trafficking; requires public transportation authorities and contractors to provide training in the recognition and handling of matters involving human trafficking.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to requisite training instruction for police officers for crimes involving human trafficking; and to amend the transportation law, in relation to requisite training for entities providing public transportation
AI Summary
This bill mandates that state and municipal police academies incorporate training on recognizing and handling human trafficking situations into their curriculum for both new and existing officers, covering aspects like identifying victims, understanding trauma, offender attributes, and available victim services. Additionally, it requires public transportation authorities and their contractors to provide similar human trafficking recognition training to employees who interact with the public, ensuring they know how to identify potential victims and where to direct them for help, with specific timelines for completion and provisions for program review and approval by relevant state agencies.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (5)
Patrick Carroll (D)*,
Michael Cashman (D),
William Colton (D),
Alicia Hyndman (D),
Karen McMahon (D),
Last Action
referred to governmental operations (on 01/21/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A9618 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A09618&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A09618 |
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