New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S09341

Introduced
3/3/26  

Caption

Provides that a lodging facility that fails to comply with certain requirements for providing information concerning services for human trafficking victims shall be liable for a civil penalty of five hundred dollars for a first offense and one thousand dollars for each subsequent offense; provides for concurrent enforcement by the director or commissioner of a municipal consumer affairs office or by the town attorney, city corporation counsel, or other lawful designee of a municipality.

Impact

The bill enhances state laws by fundamentally changing how lodging facilities are held accountable in relation to human trafficking awareness and prevention efforts. By imposing civil penalties for non-compliance, the legislation underscores the importance of ensuring that victims of human trafficking have access to necessary resources and support services. This aligns with broader state and national efforts to combat human trafficking, enhancing protections and resources available in the hospitality sector.

Summary

Bill S09341 aims to amend the general business law by introducing civil penalties for lodging facilities that fail to comply with requirements regarding the provision of information concerning services available for human trafficking victims. Specifically, the bill stipulates that lodging facilities could incur a civil penalty of $500 for a first violation and $1,000 for each subsequent violation. This legislative move is aimed at increasing accountability for lodging establishments in their role in combating human trafficking.

Contention

While the bill seeks to create a more robust response to human trafficking, there may be points of contention surrounding enforcement and compliance measures. Local agencies are tasked with the enforcement of this new regulation, which raises questions about the adequacy of resources and training necessary for effective implementation. Additionally, there could be concerns from lodging facilities regarding the fairness and clarity of the compliance requirements, particularly regarding how violations will be monitored and assessed.

Companion Bills

NY A08939

Same As Provides that a lodging facility that fails to comply with certain requirements for providing information concerning services for human trafficking victims shall be liable for a civil penalty of five hundred dollars for a first offense and one thousand dollars for each subsequent offense; provides for concurrent enforcement by the director or commissioner of a municipal consumer affairs office or by the town attorney, city corporation counsel, or other lawful designee of a municipality.

Previously Filed As

NY A08939

Provides that a lodging facility that fails to comply with certain requirements for providing information concerning services for human trafficking victims shall be liable for a civil penalty of five hundred dollars for a first offense and one thousand dollars for each subsequent offense; provides for concurrent enforcement by the director or commissioner of a municipal consumer affairs office or by the town attorney, city corporation counsel, or other lawful designee of a municipality.

NY A07950

Provides that the penalty for the abandonment of animals is a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than one year, or by a fine of not less than five hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, or by both.

NY A05792

Increases the monetary penalties for the crimes of aggravated harassment in the first or second degrees or for discrimination; provides that such penalty shall be not less than five hundred dollars nor more than twenty-five hundred dollars for the first violation and not less than twenty-five hundred dollars nor more than twelve thousand five hundred dollars for each subsequent violation.

NY S04433

Requires the clear and conspicuous disclosure of pricing changes for online grocery delivery and online pick-up services; imposes a fine of not more than one hundred dollars for the first offense and not more than two hundred fifty dollars for a second and each subsequent offense for violations.

NY A10188

Requires the clear and conspicuous disclosure of pricing changes for online grocery delivery and online pick-up services; imposes a fine of not more than one hundred dollars for the first offense and not more than two hundred fifty dollars for a second and each subsequent offense for violations.

NY S2493

Increases the penalties for reckless driving from a misdemeanor first offense to a felony, with a penalty of up to five years in prison and a fine of between one thousand dollars ($1,000) and five thousand dollars ($5,000).

NY S08911

Increases the amount of the credit against taxes for long-term care insurance from twenty to forty percent and from one thousand five hundred dollars to two thousand five hundred dollars.

NY A10837

Provides a state income tax exemption for police officers up to one hundred thousand dollars.

NY H8096

Increases the fines for certain traffic offenses to one hundred dollars ($100) and adds fines of one hundred dollars ($100) for offenses required by law but omitted from the schedule.

NY S2675

Increases the fines for certain traffic offenses to one hundred dollars ($100) and adds fines of one hundred dollars ($100) for offenses required by law but omitted from the schedule.

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