This bill mandates that public transportation employees complete a one-time training course focused on handling and responding to suspected human trafficking activities. The New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT), in collaboration with the Commission on Human Trafficking, is tasked with developing this training course or approving a similar course from a recognized nonprofit association. The bill specifies that the training must include information on recognizing signs and signals used by victims of human trafficking and requires the course to be reviewed and updated at least every two years. NJT is also responsible for determining which employees must complete the training and ensuring compliance within specified timeframes.

Additionally, the bill outlines that the NJT must provide training materials to employees and ensure that all required personnel complete the training within two years of the bill's enactment for current employees, and within six months for new hires. The legislation emphasizes the importance of equipping public transportation staff with the knowledge to identify and assist potential victims of human trafficking, thereby enhancing public safety and support for vulnerable individuals.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2C:13-12