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RI S2100
Bill
Status
1/16/2026
Primary Sponsor
Matthew LaMountain
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AI Summary
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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
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Funds will be used to pay awards granted under the criminal injuries compensation act (Chapter 25 of Title 12)
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Required signage locations include strip clubs, sexually-oriented businesses, businesses previously cited for prostitution nuisances, job-recruitment centers, hospitals, and emergency-care providers
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The Department of Labor and Training enforces the $300 fine against employers who knowingly fail to comply with signage requirements
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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