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This bill permits hotels and public lodging establishments in West Virginia to provide annual training to employees, particularly those in housekeeping or front desk roles, on how to recognize and respond to human trafficking. By January 1, 2027, these establishments must also implement a procedure for reporting suspected human trafficking to the National Human Trafficking Hotline or local law enforcement, and post a public awareness sign in English and Spanish, at least 11 inches by 15 inches and in 32-point type, informing individuals about how to seek help if they or someone they know is being forced into labor or prostitution. The training must cover the definition of human trafficking, how to identify potential victims within the hotel sector, and the employee's role in reporting and responding to suspected cases. This legislation does not create new legal claims for victims but also does not limit any existing legal options they may have, and the Bureau for Public Health is authorized to create necessary rules to implement these provisions.

Health and Social Services

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