New York S04690 mandates human trafficking awareness training for public transit employees and requires displaying resource materials in all public.

New York S04690 amends the transportation law to require public transit employees to undergo human trafficking recognition training. The training must cover the nature of human trafficking, identifying victims, relief options, and available services. Training programs must be established or approved by the division of criminal justice services and the office of temporary and disability assistance in consultation with the New York state interagency task force on human trafficking. Training must occur within the first month of employment and be considered compensable time.

New York S04690 mandates human trafficking awareness training for public transit employees and requires displaying resource materials in all public.

New York S04690 amends the transportation law to require public transit employees to undergo human trafficking recognition training. The training must cover the nature of human trafficking, identifying victims, relief options, and available services. Training programs must be established or approved by the division of criminal justice services and the office of temporary and disability assistance in consultation with the New York state interagency task force on human trafficking. Training must occur within the first month of employment and be considered compensable time.