An Act requiring human trafficking recognition training for certain hospitality workers
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
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 and enable these workers to identify and report potential cases of exploitation. The training will be provided by the state’s Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. This legislation builds upon previous attempts to address this issue.
Key provisions
- Requires hospitality workers to undergo human trafficking recognition training.
- The training will be administered by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security.
- Specific types of hospitality workers who must complete the training will be defined.
- Training content will focus on identifying indicators of human trafficking.
- Workers who complete the training will be recognized with a certificate.
- The training program will be developed in consultation with relevant stakeholders.
- The training will be updated periodically to reflect current trafficking trends.
- Employers will be responsible for ensuring their employees complete the required training.
Who is affected
- Hospitality workers
- Massachusetts residents
- Employers in the hospitality industry
- The Executive Office of Public Safety and Security
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Sponsors
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6 on record
Primary sponsor
Thomas P. Walsh
Cosponsors
Steven George Xiarhos
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