An Act requiring human trafficking recognition training for certain hospitality workers

HD 1764 requires hotels, motels, lodging houses, and bed-and-breakfasts (excluding those exempt from room tax) to provide human trafficking recognition training to all employees. The training, approved by the Attorney General, must cover identifying trafficking victims and federal definitions under the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act. Businesses must also post a visible notice with the national human trafficking hotline number in lobbies and public restrooms. The Attorney General will develop the required training standards and notice format. This bill directly affects licensed hospitality businesses operating in Massachusetts.