MO SB1365

Lodging establishment employees and short-term rental property operators must complete human trafficking awareness training within 180 days of employment or first listing, then annually by December 31st

Training must cover definitions of human trafficking and child exploitation, how to identify at-risk individuals and traffickers, differences between labor and sex trafficking in the hotel sector, and contact information for the National Human Trafficking Hotline

Operators must implement procedures and policies for reporting suspected human trafficking to the National Human Trafficking Hotline or local law enforcement

Training records must be maintained during employment/operation and for one year after, and provided to the Department of Health and Senior Services within 10 business days of written request

Applies to lodging establishments with 5 or more guest rooms (hotels, motels, resorts, etc.) and short-term rental properties listed on hosting platforms