This bill aims to enhance Nebraska's efforts in combating human trafficking by amending existing statutes related to the human trafficking task force and establishing new requirements for hotels and public lodging establishments. It mandates the task force to investigate human trafficking prevalence, prevention efforts, and victim services, while also requiring the Department of Labor to collaborate with the task force to develop informational posters in multiple languages for placement in hotels and other public venues. Additionally, the bill stipulates that hotels must provide training to their employees on recognizing and responding to human trafficking, with specific guidelines on the content of this training.

Furthermore, the bill introduces liability protections for hotel owners, operators, and employees who implement the required training and policies, shielding them from legal repercussions related to third-party human trafficking incidents unless they knowingly facilitate such activities. The bill also outlines the composition and responsibilities of the task force, including the requirement to report its findings and recommendations biannually. Overall, the legislation seeks to strengthen the state's response to human trafficking through education, prevention, and support for victims.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 81-1430, 81-1431