Pennsylvania 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 3 R · 2 D cosponsors

SB 972 — An Act amending the act of October 25, 2012 (P.L.1618, No.197), known as the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline Notification Act, further providing for required posting.

Last action — PN 1418 Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline Notification Act to specify posting requirements for signs in establishments.

  • Section 3

    a sign → signs

    The amendment allows establishments to post multiple signs instead of just one.

  • Section 3(b)

    Establishments shall post at least one sign → An establishment shall post the signs required under subsection (a) in a conspicuous manner clearly visible to the public and employees of the establishment.

    The requirement now emphasizes conspicuous posting of signs clearly visible to the public and employees.

  • Section 3(b)(4)

    Establishment or

    The amendment clarifies that only 'establishments' need to post signs, removing any ambiguity about other businesses.

  • Section 3(c)(4)

    Voting Rights Act of 1965 (Public Law 89-110, 42 U.S.C. § 1973 et seq.) → Voting Rights Act of 1965 in the county where the sign will be posted.

    The text clarifies that posts must include the languages mandated by the Voting Rights Act specific to the county.

Action History

  1. PN 1418 Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 245 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (245)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 972?
SB 972 is sponsored by Anthony H. Williams (Democratic), Daniel Laughlin (Republican), Gene Yaw (Republican), Judith L. Schwank (Democratic), Browne, Dinniman, Leach, and Patrick J. Stefano (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 972?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SB 972?
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