Section 3.2. Training requirements for third-party listing platforms and rental operators.
(a) Training requirements.--
(1) Except as provided under subsection (b), a third-party listing platform shall ensure that each rental operator using the platform completes human trafficking awareness training and certifies completion of the training in accordance with paragraph (3).
(2) The training shall be completed as follows:
(i) For a rental operator that is operational before the effective date of this subparagraph, the training shall be completed within 90 days after the effective date of this subparagraph.
(ii) For a rental operator commencing operations on or after the effective date of this subparagraph, the training shall be completed before offering a short-term rental.
(3) The third-party listing platform shall ensure that each rental operator using the platform certifies completion of the training by the rental operator through a method established by the platform.
(b) Alternative training.--The training requirements under subsection (a) shall not apply to a rental operator who has completed human trafficking awareness training that meets the criteria under this section within the 12-month period before the effective date of this subsection and attests to completion of the training through a method established by the third-party listing platform.
(c) Validity.--Training completed under subsection (a) or (b) shall be valid for two years from the date of completion.
(d) Record of completion.--
(1) A rental operator who completes training under subsection (a) shall attest that the rental operator completed training through a method established by the third-party listing platform and shall keep a copy of the record of the completed training.
(2) A rental operator who completes alternative training under subsection (b) shall attest that the rental operator completed training through a method established by the third-party listing platform and shall keep a copy of the record of the completed training.
(3) A rental operator shall maintain records under paragraphs (1) and (2) and make the records available to an appropriate law enforcement agency or the licensing authority upon request.
(4) Records under this subsection may be maintained in digital or paper form.
(5) The third-party listing platform shall provide confirmation to the rental operator upon receipt of the acknowledgment or record of completion.
(e) Training components.--Human trafficking awareness training shall include all of the following:
(1) The legal definitions of human trafficking and commercial exploitation of children.
(2) Guidance on identifying individuals at risk of human trafficking.
(3) Guidance on recognizing signs of human trafficking and individuals potentially engaged in trafficking activities.
(4) An explanation of the differences between labor trafficking and sex trafficking specific to the public lodging establishment sector.
(5) Guidance on the role of rental operators in reporting and responding to suspected human trafficking.
(6) Contact information for the Pennsylvania State Police or other law enforcement entities and procedures for reporting suspected human trafficking.
(f) Approval of training programs.--The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, in consultation with Statewide associations representing the lodging, hospitality and travel and tourism industries, shall have the following duties:
(1) Approve free online training courses or existing programs that meet the requirements of this section.
(2) Publish a list of approved training programs on its publicly accessible Internet website.
(g) Record retention.--
(1) A rental operator shall maintain records verifying training completion under subsection (a) or (b) for the duration of the rental operator's use of the platform and for two years thereafter.
(2) Records shall be made available to the Department of Labor and Industry, an appropriate law enforcement agency or the licensing authority upon request.
(3) Failure to maintain or provide records shall constitute a violation subject to section 7.
(3.2 added July 20, 2026, P.L.422, No.31)