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Bill would require human-trafficking recognition training for transportation employees
Summary
Senate Bill 7 would require the Maryland Department of Transportation to implement human-trafficking recognition training and reporting procedures for transit-related employees and contractors; advocates asked the committee to include collaboration with the Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force.
Senator Jackson introduced Senate Bill 7 as a targeted reintroduction to require the Maryland Department of Transportation to develop and implement a human-trafficking recognition-and-reporting education program for employees and contractors who work at transit stations, airports, port facilities, bus stations and highway rest stops.
The bill would also encourage audible public-service announcements in transit facilities and require the state to share resources information for victims. Sponsor Senator Jackson said elements of the program and…
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