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New York — Pending Legislation
Bill: S3374A
Short Description: HUMAN TRAFFICKING REFERRAL HOTLINE REQUIRED IN ESTABLISHMENTS SELLING ALCOHOL
Synopsis: Amends the alcoholic beverage control law, in relation to promote the education of human trafficking information and referral hotlines to assist individuals from becoming or freeing themselves from any act of severe forms of sex trafficking. The purpose of the bill is to require all establishments that serve alcohol to post the federal human trafficking referral hotline.
Sponsors: Jamaal T. Bailey, Alessandra Biaggi, Jessica Ramos, Michelle Hinchey
Legislative History:
Referred to Alcoholism and Substance Abuse – 1/29/2021
1st Report Cal.440 – 3/01/2021
2nd Report Cal. – 3/02/2021
Advanced to 3rd reading – 3/03/2021
Passed Senate, Delivered to Assembly, Referred to Economic Development – 05/11/2021
Recalled from Assembly, Returned to Senate, Vote Reconsidered – 6/08/2021
Amended on 3rd Reading – 6/08/2021
Committed to Rules – 6/10/2021
Last Action: In Senate Committee: Rules Committee
Bill: S1216
Short Description: CONTRACTING STATEMENT AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Synopsis: Requires all parties submitting bids for competitively bid state procurement contracts to affirm under penalty of perjury that the goods, works or services will be supplied or performed without doing business with any organization, person or entity engaging in human trafficking and to submit their written anti-human trafficking policy, if any.
Sponsors: Brian A. Benjamin, Alessandra Biaggi, Rachel May, Todd Kaminsky
Legislative History:
Referred to Procurement and Contracts – 1/08/2021
1st Report Cal.300 – 2/08/2021
2nd Report Cal. – 2/09/2021
Advanced to 3rd Reading – 2/10/2021
Passed Senate, Delivered to Assembly, Referred to Governmental Operations – 5/11/2021
Last Action: Passed Senate
Bill: S672
Short Description: CIVIL CAUSE OF ACTION FOR HUMAN TRAFFICKING
Synopsis: Amends the Social Services law and the civil practice law and rules, in relation to a civil cause of action for human trafficking. An individual may bring a civil action against the perpetrator or whoever knowingly advances or profits from human trafficking to recover actual, compensatory and punitive damages, injunctive relief, any combination of those or any other appropriate relief.
Sponsors: James Sanders Jr., Alessandra Biaggi
Legislative History:
Referred to Children and Families – 1/06/2021
Committee Discharged and Committed – 2/11/2021
1st Report Cal.401 – 2/23/2021
2nd Report Cal. – 2/24/2021
Advanced to 3rd Reading – 3/01/2021
Passed Senate, Delivered to Assembly, Referred to Social Services – 5/11/2021
Substituted for A3186, Ordered to 3rd Reading Rules Cal.424 – 6/07/2021
Passed Assembly, Returned to Senate – 6/09/2021
Delivered to Governor – 7/21/2021
Signed Chap.311 – 7/28/2021
Last Action: Signed by Governor
Bill: S244A
Short Description: REQUIRES LODGING FACILITIES TO PROVIDE HUMAN TRAFFICKING TRAINING TO EMPLOYEES
Synopsis: Amends the general business law by providing that every lodging facility shall require all employees who are likely to interact or come into contact with guests to undergo a human trafficking recognition training program. Lodging facility is defined as any inn, hotel, motel, motor court, or other establishment that provides lodging to transient guests, but shall not include those establishments treated as a dwelling unit or ones located within a building that has five or less rooms for rent or hire and is occupied as a residence for the owner.
Sponsors: Shelby B. Mayer, Alessandra Biaggi, John E. Brooks, Andrew Gounardes, Robert Jackson
Legislative History:
Referred to Consumer Protection – 1/06/2021
1st Report Cal.485 – 3/02/2021
Amended 244A, 2nd Report Cal. – 3/03/2021
Advanced to 3rd Reading – 3/04/2021
Passed Senate, Delivered to Assembly, Referred to Economic Development – 5/11/2021
Last Action: Passed Senate
Bill: S748
Short Description: NEW YORK STATE TRANSPARENCY IN SUPPLY CHAINS ACT
Synopsis: Requires businesses to fully disclose efforts being taken to eliminate human trafficking within the supply chain process and provide those disclosures to consumers. This bill aims to combat human trafficking within supply chains worldwide by providing transparency within the state of New York.
Sponsors: Alessandra Biaggi
Legislative History:
Referred to Consumer Protection – 1/06/2021
1st Report Cal.486 – 3/02/2021
2nd Report Cal. – 3/03/2021
Advanced to 3rd Reading – 3/04/2021
Passed Senate, Delivered to Assembly, Referred to Economic Development – 5/11/2021
Last Action: Passed Senate
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