Committee hears bill to require trafficking‑recognition training for tattoo artists
The Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee heard House Bill 2,427, the "Ink of Hope" Act, which would require a one‑hour training (provided or contracted by the Department of Licensing) for licensed tattoo artists to recognize and refer potential human‑trafficking victims; supporters called it a low‑cost prevention step while opponents raised constitutional and oversight concerns.
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The Postsecondary Education and Workforce Committee heard testimony Jan. 28 on House Bill 2,427, the "Ink of Hope" Act, which would require the Washington State Department of Licensing to provide up to one hour of training for licensed tattoo artists on how to recognize and respond to signs of human trafficking.
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