SB 922
Requiring public lodging establishments to provide human trafficking awareness training for employees
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Bill overview
This bill requires hotels and other public lodging establishments in West Virginia to provide annual training to employees about human trafficking awareness. The training must cover the definition of human trafficking, how to identify potential victims, and procedures for reporting suspected cases to the National Human Trafficking Hotline or local law enforcement. Establishments are also required to post a public awareness sign detailing resources for victims.
Key provisions
- Hotels and public lodging establishments must provide annual human trafficking awareness training.
- Training must cover the definition of human trafficking and identification of victims.
- Establishments must report suspected human trafficking to the National Human Trafficking Hotline or local law enforcement by January 1, 2027.
- Establishments must post a public awareness sign in a conspicuous location.
- The sign must be at least 11 inches by 15 inches and include information about the National Human Trafficking Resource Center.
- The sign must be available in English, Spanish, and any other language predominantly spoken in the area.
- The Bureau for Public Health will create rules to implement the bill.
- No private cause of action is created by this legislation.
Who is affected
- Hotels
- Public Lodging Establishments
- Hotel Employees
- Guests
- Law Enforcement Agencies
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