A5216

Requires hotels to establish telecommunications system that connects callers directly to NJ Human Trafficking Hotline; requires hotel employees to report human trafficking alerts to law enforcement.

Introduced·6/4/26
Introduced Text

New Jersey A5216 mandates hotels to install a telecommunications system connecting guest room phones to the NJ Human Trafficking Hotline and requires.

New Jersey A5216 requires hotels to establish a telecommunications system that connects guest room phones to the New Jersey Human Trafficking Hotline when "4-8" is dialed. Hotel employees must report any alerts to law enforcement. The Commissioner of Community Affairs may exempt certain hotels from these requirements based on factors such as size and availability of guest room telephones. The bill also mandates that at least one guest room telephone be operational in each guest room.

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Current
Public Safety and Preparedness Committee
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History

Jun 4

Assembly

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Public Safety and Preparedness Committee