ECPAT-USA Issues Updated Report On Human Trafficking Laws Concerning The Lodging Industry In Each State
Including the civil and criminal liability laws concerning human trafficking at hotels.
Read the full press release.
Brooklyn, NY (March 3, 2020) - - - Today, ECPAT-USA, in partnership with the American Hotel and Lodging Association Foundation, renewed and deepened its commitment to working with the hotel industry in preventing exploitation with the release of a new report that details the laws that deal with anti-trafficking training and signage in each state.
This report, Unpacking Human Trafficking Vol. 2 is an update and expansion of Unpacking Human Trafficking Vol 1 that was released in May 2019 and is more comprehensive than ever. The original report and this update were made possible with the financial support of the AHLA Foundation. This survey will continue to be updated on a semi-annual basis.
In addition to now including state laws concerning criminal and civil liability of lodging facilities for incidents of human trafficking that occur on their property, the new report also includes other U.S. jurisdictions that have adopted ordinances related to these concerns: Puerto Rico; Anchorage, Alaska; San Diego, Calif.; San Antonio; Lancaster, Calif.; and Washington, D.C. Enhanced graphics have been included for all jurisdictions for ease of reference.
“For over a decade, the hospitality industry has been a vital partner in the fight to end human trafficking. This expanded and updated report will be an important resource to ensure that every company in the industry is able to comply with the laws regarding anti-trafficking training and signage in their state,” said Lori L. Cohen, Executive Director of ECPAT-USA.
“Eradicating human trafficking takes coordination and collaboration across all sectors and all levels of government. As we continue to see evolving legislation across the country, tools and resources like this report from ECPAT-USA help the hotel industry continue to lead the fight against human trafficking,” said AHLA Foundation President Rosanna Maietta. “On behalf of the hotel industry and our member companies, the AHLA Foundation is committed to supporting and funding research that can bring us closer to help end these heinous crimes.”
This survey of all the applicable state laws currently in effect will continue to be updated on a semi-annual basis. Posters that comply with the various signage laws, as well as additional resources for hospitality brands, management companies, and properties are available on ECPAT-USA’s website at www.ecpatusa.org/hotel. To access the full report visit www.ecpatusa.org/unpackinghumantrafficking.