Proposed Florida legislation , currently being viewed by house committees , could force hotel owners to train employees to identify possible victims of sex traffickers . The bill , backed by Republican representative Heather Fitzenhagen , includes up to $ 1,000 penalties for hotels which do not train employees , and would also allow potential victims to apply for their records to be expunged . and you know, maybe save them,” she said. If it passes , the bill would be effective from 1 January 2019 .
Proposed Florida legislation , currently being viewed by house committees , could force hotel owners to train employees to identify possible victims of sex traffickers . The bill , backed by Republican representative Heather Fitzenhagen , includes up to $ 1,000 penalties for hotels which do not train employees , and would also allow potential victims to apply for their records to be expunged . If it passes , the bill would be effective from 1 January 2019 .