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NY S09170
NY S09170Requires 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
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
In Committee
02/10/2026
02/10/2026
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 include training on recognizing and handling situations involving human trafficking as part of their curriculum, ensuring both new and existing officers receive this education, which will cover identifying victims, understanding trauma, recognizing offender tactics, and knowing how to connect victims with services. Additionally, public transportation authorities and their contractors will be required to provide similar training to their employees who interact with the public, focusing on identifying potential victims and knowing how to report and assist them, with the goal of increasing awareness and response to human trafficking across these sectors.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO SOCIAL SERVICES (on 02/10/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9170 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S09170&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S09170 |
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