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Committee hears bill to require human‑trafficking training for hotels and short‑term rentals
Summary
Representative Bazemore presented House Bill 490 to require human‑trafficking training for hotels, short‑term rentals and related lodging; the bill would set definitions, require training and recordkeeping, and add penalties. Industry witnesses signaled support while members raised questions about enforcement for small hosts; the bill will return for further drafting and a hearing next week.
Representative Bazemore presented House Bill 490 as an amendment to Article 3 of Chapter 5 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated to require a human‑trafficking training program for hotels and other lodging businesses, provide definitions and retraining, set penalties, and repeal conflicting provisions.
Bazemore said the measure grew out of local conversations near the state's busiest airport and meetings with the first lady and local mayors who reported instances where lodging operators were "turning a blind eye" to trafficking. "We want to put as much force and teeth in this legislation to make sure that we help to eradicate…
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