Requires hotels, motels, rooming, and boarding houses, and similar lodging businesses, to check valid government-issued identification at check-in.
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Overview
This bill requires hotels, motels, rooming houses, and similar lodging businesses in New Jersey to check a valid government-issued identification card, such as a driver’s license or passport, at the time of check-in. These businesses must also maintain a register documenting guest information, including names, addresses, arrival and departure dates, and room assignments. This measure aims to verify guest identities and potentially combat human trafficking by reducing anonymous check-ins.
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Anthony Bucco
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