Human trafficking: notice and training: disaster sites.
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Overview
This bill requires businesses operating in designated disaster sites and mitigation sites to post a notice about human trafficking, similar to notices required in other public spaces, and to provide 20 minutes of training to employees on recognizing and reporting signs of trafficking. It expands the existing training requirements to specifically address how trafficking can occur in disaster recovery contexts, including examples of exploitation tactics.
Key provisions
- Requires businesses in designated disaster sites and mitigation sites to post a human trafficking awareness notice.
- Mandates 20 minutes of training for employees involved in disaster recovery/mitigation tasks, focusing on recognizing trafficking signs.
- Training must include definitions of human trafficking, myths, and reporting protocols.
- Training can be developed by qualified nonprofits or private entities.
- Training must be provided in the most widely spoken language of employees.
- The training must include specific examples of how trafficking occurs in disaster situations.
- Establishes civil penalties for non-compliance.
- Fines collected will be deposited into the Survivors Support Fund.
Who is affected
- Privately operated entities operating in disaster sites and mitigation sites
- Employees of businesses operating in disaster sites and mitigation sites
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