This bill mandates that public transportation employees and certain motorbus operators complete a one-time training course focused on handling and responding to suspected human trafficking activities. The New Jersey Transit Corporation, in collaboration with the Commission on Human Trafficking, is tasked with developing this training course, which must include information on recognizing signs and signals used by victims of human trafficking. The training course is required to be reviewed and potentially modified every two years to ensure its relevance and effectiveness. Additionally, the corporation is responsible for ensuring that all required employees complete the training within specified timeframes, and it must provide the necessary training materials.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that motorbus operators from private entities contracted to provide services for the New Jersey Transit Corporation must also attend this training, unless they have completed a comparable course. The corporation has the discretion to waive training requirements for these operators if they meet certain conditions. The bill also clarifies that existing contracts prior to its enactment will not be affected by these new training requirements. Overall, the legislation aims to enhance awareness and response capabilities regarding human trafficking within public transportation systems.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 2C:13-12