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SB 481

Housing: public accommodations; information with human trafficking hotline; require hotels and motels to post. Amends secs. 2 & 3 of 2016 PA 62 (MCL 752.1032 & 752.1033).

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rosemary Bayer and 11 co-sponsors

Michigan bill requires hotels and motels to display human trafficking hotline information to improve victim identification and reporting in hospitality settings.

referred to Committee on Regulatory Reform
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Bill Summary · SB 481

Legislative bill overview

SB 481 amends Michigan's existing human trafficking awareness law to require hotels and motels to post information about the National Human Trafficking Hotline. The bill modifies sections of the 2016 Public Act 62, which originally established posting requirements for public accommodations regarding human trafficking awareness.

Why is this important

Human trafficking often occurs in hotel and motel settings, making these establishments critical points of contact for identifying victims. Visible hotline information can enable staff, guests, and trafficking victims themselves to report suspected trafficking activity, potentially facilitating rescue and intervention. This represents a low-cost policy tool aimed at leveraging existing business infrastructure for public safety.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs and compliance burden: Hotels and motels may incur costs for signage production, installation, and staff training, with questions about whether the state provides resources or if businesses absorb expenses
  • Effectiveness questions: Critics may argue posting requirements alone have limited impact without accompanying staff training programs or clear protocols for responding to reports
  • Scope and specificity: Debate may emerge over where exactly signs must be posted (guest rooms, front desks, bathrooms), in what languages, and whether requirements apply to all hotel sizes or only larger establishments

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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