An Act to prevent human trafficking through increased public awareness

This bill aims to combat human trafficking in Massachusetts by requiring public transportation hubs, vehicles, and hospitals to display signs with the National Human Trafficking Resource Center hotline and information on identifying victims. It mandates that the state department create and regularly update training programs for transit and hospital employees to recognize trafficking signs and know how to report suspected cases. Additionally, the legislation prohibits individuals convicted of sex trafficking or forced labor from obtaining commercial motor vehicle licenses unless they receive a court order declaring their innocence. These measures focus on increasing public awareness and improving the ability of frontline workers to identify and respond to human trafficking situations.