PA bills combat human trafficking through mandatory training, greater enforcement

HARRISBURG, Pa. (WTAJ) — Two major human trafficking-focused bills were signed into law this week, following bipartisan efforts by the Pennsylvania Anti-Human Trafficking (AHT) Caucus. The first piece of legislation, House Bill 1286 (Act 31 of 2026), established mandatory human trafficking awareness training for Pennsylvania workers in the hospitality industry, including online lodging and reservation [...]