The bill amends the title of Chapter 5-14.1 of the General Laws from "The Human Trafficking Prevention Notice Act" to "The Human Trafficking Prevention Notice and Training Act." It introduces new definitions, including "Department," which refers to the state department of business regulation, and "Human trafficking awareness training," which encompasses various components aimed at educating hospitality employees about human trafficking. The bill also defines "short-term rental property" and outlines the responsibilities of hotel employees and short-term rental operators regarding training and reporting procedures.

Under the new provisions, all hotel employees and short-term rental property operators must complete human trafficking awareness training within 180 days of employment or listing on a hosting platform, with annual training required thereafter. Additionally, operators are mandated to implement policies for reporting suspected human trafficking incidents. The bill requires operators to maintain training records for a specified duration and to provide these records to the department upon request. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.