Title 5
Businesses and Professions

Chapter 14.1
The Human Trafficking Prevention Notice Act [Heading Effective Until January 1, 2026]The Human Trafficking Prevention Notice and Training Act [Heading Effective January 1, 2026]

§ 5-14.1-1. Definitions. [Effective until January 1, 2026.]

As used in this chapter:

(1) “Hotel” shall mean any establishment defined in § 5-14-3.

(2) “Human trafficking” means the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act as defined in 22 U.S.C. § 7102 and the commission of an offense created by §§ 11-67.1-3 through 11-67.1-7.

§ 5-14.1-1. Definitions. [Effective January 1, 2026.]

As used in this chapter:

(1) “Department” means the department of business regulation.

(2) “Hotel” shall mean any establishment defined in § 5-14-3.

(3) “Human trafficking” means the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act as defined in 22 U.S.C. § 7102 and the commission of an offense created by §§ 11-67.1-3 through 11-67.1-7.

(4) “Human trafficking awareness training” means training established or approved by the department that includes, but is not limited to, the following components:

(i) The definition of human trafficking and commercial exploitation of children;

(ii) Guidance on how to identify individuals at risk for trafficking;

(iii) Guidance on how to identify the signs of trafficking and individuals potentially engaged in the act of trafficking;

(iv) Differences between labor and sex trafficking, specific to the hotel sector;

(v) Guidance on the role of hospitality employees in reporting and responding to this issue; and

(vi) The contact information for the National Human Trafficking Hotline toll-free number and text line or contact information for the local law enforcement agency.

(5) “Short-term rental property” means a residential unit used or offered for tourist or transient use through a hosting platform, as such terms are defined in § 42-63.1-2.