H4360
An Act requiring human trafficking recognition training for certain hospitality workers
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Bill overview
This bill requires certain hospitality workers in Massachusetts to complete training on recognizing the signs of human trafficking. The goal is to increase awareness among these workers, who may be in positions to identify and report potential victims. By equipping them with the knowledge to recognize trafficking, the bill aims to help protect vulnerable individuals. This legislation builds upon previous attempts to address this issue within the hospitality sector.
Key provisions
- Requires hospitality workers to undergo human trafficking recognition training.
- Defines the specific types of hospitality workers who must participate.
- Specifies the content of the required training.
- Establishes a process for certifying workers who complete the training.
- Mandates reporting procedures for suspected trafficking cases.
Who is affected
- Hospitality workers
- Massachusetts residents
- Potential victims of human trafficking
- Hospitality employers
Notable changes
- This bill mandates training, unlike previous attempts that relied on voluntary participation.
- It focuses specifically on the hospitality industry, recognizing its potential vulnerability to trafficking.
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Primary sponsor
House Committee on Ways and Means
Cosponsors
Joan B. Lovely
Sally P. Kerans
Steven George Xiarhos
Tara T. Hong
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Bill H.4360 194th (Current)
An Act requiring human trafficking recognition training for certain hospitality workers
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Bill Information
Sponsor: House Committee on Ways and Means Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 9 actions for Bill H.4360
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Reported from the committee on House Ways and Means |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Pending new draft of H2726 |
| 7/30/2025 | House | New draft of H2726 |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Ordered to a third reading |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Rules suspended |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Read third |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Amendment 4 adopted |
| 7/30/2025 | House | Passed to be engrossed - 158 YEAS to 0 NAYS (See YEA and NAY No. 68 ) |
| 8/4/2025 | Senate | Read; and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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