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 verify the identity of their guests by checking a valid, government-issued photo ID at the time of check-in. The goal is to combat illegal activities like human trafficking and other crimes that may occur within these establishments. By requiring identification, the bill aims to increase security and provide law enforcement with a tool to identify and investigate suspicious behavior. This measure seeks to enhance public safety and deter criminal activity within the lodging industry.
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