Human Trafficking Prevention Act of 2022
Dec 27, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 4382
Became law: Dec 27, 2022
Dec 27, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 4382
Became law: Dec 27, 2022
Summary
Makes it easier for victims to get help by putting the human trafficking hotline number in restrooms at airports, bus stations, and train stations.
What problem does this solve?
Victims of human trafficking often travel on planes, buses, and trains but have few safe chances to ask for help. This law puts the national hotline number in restrooms at these places, giving victims a private way to find help.
What does this law do?
Hotline information in transportation restrooms
Directs the Secretary of Transportation to work with owners of aircraft, airports, buses, and trains to post the national human trafficking hotline number in their restrooms.
Hotline information in federal buildings
Requires the national human trafficking hotline's contact information to be posted in a visible place in all federal buildings.
Hotline information at ports of entry
Requires the Secretary of Homeland Security to place the national human trafficking hotline's contact information at every port of entry into the United States.
Who does this affect?
- Victims of human trafficking
- Transportation industry operators
- Federal government agencies
What is the real world impact?
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Increases access to help for trafficking victims
By placing the national human trafficking hotline number in visible, private places like restrooms in transportation hubs, the law gives victims a better chance to safely contact authorities or support services without their traffickers knowing.
When does this start?
This law becomes effective on December 27, 2022.