Bill
A 3485
Overview: Bill Number: A 3485, Title: Relates to establishing a sex trafficking awareness and prevention program, Status: REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION, Introduced: January 28, 2025Pu
Overview: Bill Number: A 3485, Title: Relates to establishing a sex trafficking awareness and prevention program, Status: REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION, Introduced: January 28, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this legislation is to create a comprehensive statewide program focused on raising awareness and preventing sex trafficking. The program would target a variety of stakeholders, including the general public, at-risk populations, and key professionals, with the aim of educating them on the signs of trafficking and how to report suspected cases.
Key Provisions:
- Directs the state's Department of Transportation to develop and implement a sex trafficking awareness and prevention program
- Requires the program to provide training and educational materials for transportation workers, hotel staff, law enforcement, and other relevant professionals
- Mandates the creation of a public awareness campaign to inform the general public about sex trafficking, including warning signs and reporting procedures
- Establishes partnerships with community organizations and victim service providers to connect identified victims with appropriate support and resources
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Transportation workers, hotel staff, and other professionals who may encounter potential trafficking victims in the course of their work
- At-risk populations, such as youth, runaways, and marginalized communities, who would benefit from increased awareness and prevention efforts
- Law enforcement and victim service providers, who would receive additional training and resources to identify and assist trafficking victims
- The general public, who would gain a better understanding of sex trafficking and how to recognize and report suspected cases
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill is currently in the REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION stage, meaning it has been assigned to the state legislature's transportation committee for initial review and consideration. If passed by the committee, the bill would then move to a full floor vote in the state assembly and senate.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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