The bill aims to enhance the prevention of human trafficking in Arkansas by mandating specific establishments to display information about the National Human Trafficking Hotline. It amends Arkansas Code 12-19-102(a) to specify which establishments are required to post this information. The updated list includes hotels, motels, strip clubs, airports, train stations, bus stations, and privately owned facilities near interstates. Notably, the bill removes the requirement for private clubs with liquor permits and abortion facilities to post this information, while adding nail salons, massage parlors, and spas to the list of establishments that must comply.

In summary, the legislation seeks to improve awareness and reporting of human trafficking by ensuring that a broader range of establishments display hotline information. The changes reflect a shift in focus towards businesses that may be more directly involved in or affected by human trafficking activities, while eliminating certain categories that were previously included.

Statutes affected:
HB 1474: 12-19-102(a)