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RI S2100

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Matthew LaMountain

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Fines of $300 per violation collected from employers who fail to display human trafficking awareness signs must be deposited into the violent crimes indemnity account within the general fund

  • Funds will be used to pay awards granted under the criminal injuries compensation act (Chapter 25 of Title 12)

  • Required signage locations include strip clubs, sexually-oriented businesses, businesses previously cited for prostitution nuisances, job-recruitment centers, hospitals, and emergency-care providers

  • The Department of Labor and Training enforces the $300 fine against employers who knowingly fail to comply with signage requirements

  • Act takes effect upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires that all monies received from the payment of fines under the Uniform Act on Prevention of and Remedies for Human Trafficking be deposited into the into the violent crimes indemnity account within the general fund.

Criminal Offenses

Last Action

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance

1/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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