IL HB2744

Expands the Lodging Services Human Trafficking Recognition Training Act to explicitly include restaurants and truck stops alongside hotels, motels, and casino hotels as covered employers

Requires employees with recurring public interactions at these establishments to complete at least 20 minutes of human trafficking recognition training within 6 months of employment and every 2 years thereafter

Authorizes local governments and law enforcement agencies to monitor and enforce compliance with the training requirements during routine regulatory or enforcement duties

Establishes a 30-day cure period for employers to correct violations after receiving a notice of noncompliance before facing penalties

Creates civil penalties of up to $1,500 per offense for employers who fail to comply after the cure period, with enforcement actions brought by the Attorney General or State's Attorney; effective January 1, 2026