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Bill would let local prosecutors sue hotels that fail to require human-trafficking training for staff
Summary
The committee heard and adopted a committee substitute to Senate Bill 2105 that gives counties and district attorneys authority to bring civil suits against lodging establishments that do not comply with state-required human-trafficking awareness and prevention training, after notifying the Attorney General's office.
Senator Blanco said the committee substitute to Senate Bill 2105 is aimed at recurring examples of human trafficking tied to hotels and motels, including cases in El Paso where victims reported abuse and staff took no action.
Under existing law the Attorney General holds primary enforcement…
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