New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8446 — Relates to human trafficking offenses and the classification of certain offenses; requires the posting of signs relating to human trafficking

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed Assembly
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

Relates to human trafficking offenses and the classification of certain trafficking offenses; includes new offenses in existing provisions of law relating to registration, procedure, affirmative defenses, bail, loss of certain licenses, recovery by victims for trafficking offenses and definitions (Part A); requires the posting of signs at schools and the inclusion of human trafficking education in the driver's education course; requires the posting of signs relating to human trafficking in tattoo and body piercing studios and certain parks; requires education in human trafficking for persons working in nail specialty, waxing, natural hair styling, esthetics and cosmetology (Part B).

Bill Text

Action History

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  2. REFERRED TO RULES

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S8446 do?
Relates to human trafficking offenses and the classification of certain trafficking offenses; includes new offenses in existing provisions of law relating to registration, procedure, affirmative defenses, bail, loss of certain licenses, recovery by victims for trafficking offenses and definitions (Part A); requires the posting of signs at schools and the inclusion of human trafficking education in the driver's education course; requires the posting of signs relating to human trafficking in tattoo and body piercing studios and certain parks; requires education in human trafficking for persons working in nail specialty, waxing, natural hair styling, esthetics and cosmetology (Part B).
Who sponsors S8446?
S8446 is sponsored by Robert Rolison.
What is the current status of S8446?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced June 25, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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