Criminal Justice

Senate, July 24, 2025 -- Text of the Senate Bill facilitating better interactions between police officers and persons with autism spectrum disorder (Senate, No. 2565) (being the text of Senate No. 2558, printed as amended)

H 4360 requires licensed hotels, motels, and similar lodging establishments (excluding those exempt from room tax) to mandate human trafficking recognition training for all employees. The training, approved by the Attorney General, must cover trafficking definitions, victim identification, and include the national hotline number. Establishments must also post a standard notice in visible areas like lobbies and restrooms. This bill directly affects hospitality businesses and aims to equip staff with tools to recognize and report trafficking, with implementation overseen by the Attorney General. The bill passed the House unanimously (158-0) on July 30, 2025, and now awaits action in the Senate Ways and Means Committee.