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HF 3287

1st Engrossment - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 03/29/2018 04:18pm

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.
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A bill for an act
 relating to public safety; requiring employees of lodging facilities to be trained to
recognize sex trafficking; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes,
chapter 157.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [157.177] SEX TRAFFICKING PREVENTION TRAINING.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definition. new text end

new text begin "Sex trafficking" has the meaning given in section 609.321,
subdivision 7a.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Prevention training required. new text end

new text begin (a) Every person operating within this state a
hotel or motel shall ensure that each employee who works on site, including but not limited
to any owner, operator, or manager, receive the training described in paragraph (c) within
90 days of the time of hire or the effective date of this section and annually thereafter. The
operators shall conduct ongoing awareness campaigns for employees on the activities
commonly associated with sex trafficking. The operator of each hotel or motel shall annually
certify in each employee's personnel file that each employee has received the required
training.
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new text begin (b) The requirements under paragraph (a) do not apply to resorts.
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new text begin (c) The commissioner shall consult with the state hotel and lodging association on
recommendations for an educational training program that focuses on the accurate and
prompt identification and reporting of suspected sex trafficking to the proper law enforcement
officials. The training program must offer guidance on how to recognize potential victims
of sex trafficking and activities commonly associated with sex trafficking.
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new text begin (d) Any cost incurred for the training program shall be the responsibility of the licensee.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective August 1, 2018.
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