Rest area signage; adds human trafficking information.
An Act to amend and reenact § 33.2-267.1 of the Code of Virginia, relating to rest area signage; human trafficking information.
Enacted
This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.
Sponsor
Roem
Last action
2026-04-06
Official status
Acts of Assembly Chapter
Effective date
Not listed
Plain English Breakdown
The official source does not specify the exact date of enactment or which specific rest areas are covered by this law.
Adding Human Trafficking Information at Rest Areas
This law requires rest areas along interstate highways to post information about human trafficking, including how to recognize signs and report it through a hotline or digital platform.
What This Bill Does
Requires the Department of Transportation to add information about human trafficking to notices posted in rest areas.
Includes details on recognizing signs of human trafficking and how to self-identify as a victim.
Provides a QR code or website address linking to a secure, multilingual digital platform for reporting human trafficking.
Who It Names or Affects
People who use rest areas along interstate highways in Virginia
The Department of Transportation
Terms To Know
QR code
A type of barcode that can be scanned with a smartphone to access information or websites.
Limits and Unknowns
The exact date when the new requirements will go into effect is not specified.
Details about which specific rest areas are covered by this law have not been provided.
Amendments
These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.
Plain English: The amendment adds a requirement for rest area signs to include information about human trafficking with a QR code or website address that directs individuals to a secure digital reporting platform.
Adds a new requirement for rest areas to display information on human trafficking, including a QR code or website link.
Specifies that the QR code or website must connect to a multilingual digital platform approved by the Attorney General.
The exact nature and functionality of the secure digital reporting platform are not fully detailed in the amendment text.
Plain English: The amendment adds a requirement for rest area signs to include information about human trafficking with a QR code or website address that directs individuals to a secure digital reporting platform.
Adds a new requirement for rest areas to display information on human trafficking, including a QR code or website link.
Specifies that the QR code or website must connect to a multilingual digital platform approved by the Attorney General.
The exact details of how the QR codes and websites will be implemented are not fully explained in the amendment text.
Bill History
2026-04-06Governor
Approved by Governor-Chapter 329 (effective 7/1/2026)
2026-04-06Governor
Approved by Governor-Chapter 329 (effective 7/1/2026)
2026-04-06Governor
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0329)
2026-03-10Senate
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
2026-03-10Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
2026-03-09House
Signed by Speaker
2026-03-09Senate
Signed by President
2026-03-09Senate
Enrolled
2026-03-09Senate
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB95ER)
2026-03-09Senate
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB95)
2026-03-03House
Read third time
2026-03-03House
Passed House Block Vote (97-Y 0-N 0-A)
2026-03-02House
Read second time
2026-02-26Transportation
Reported from Transportation (21-Y 0-N)
2026-02-24Transportation Infrastructure and Funding
Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
2026-02-20Transportation Infrastructure and Funding
Assigned HTRAN sub: Transportation Infrastructure and Funding
2026-02-09Senate
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB95)
Reported from Transportation with amendments (14-Y 0-N)
2026-01-15Transportation
Senate committee offered
2026-01-15Transportation
Senate committee offered
2025-12-31Senate
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100841D
2025-12-31Transportation
Referred to Committee on Transportation
Official Summary Text
Rest area signage; human trafficking information.
Adds information about human trafficking and how to self-identify the signs of human trafficking to the notice required to be posted by the Department of Transportation at all rest areas along any interstate highway. Current law requires the Department to post notice of the existence of a human trafficking hotline.
Current Bill Text
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An Act to amend and reenact §
33.2-267.1
of the Code of Virginia, relating to rest area signage; human trafficking information.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. That §
33.2-267.1
of the Code of Virginia is amended and reenacted as follows:
§
33.2-267.1
. Human trafficking hotline; posted notice required.
The Department shall post notice at all rest areas along Interstate System highways in the Commonwealth of the existence of a human trafficking hotline to alert possible witnesses or victims of human trafficking to the availability of a means to report crimes or gain assistance.
In addition to the hotline notice, such notice shall
include information about human trafficking and how to self-identify signs of human trafficking
with a QR code, as defined in §
23.1-802.1
, or website address directing individuals to a secure, multilingual digital human trafficking identification and reporting platform approved by the Office of the Attorney General as provided in this section. The Attorney General shall certify that any platform used under this section offers anonymous reporting, provides access through the internet or mobile device via text or voice, and routes credible tips in real time to the appropriate law-enforcement and victim-services agencies.
The notice required by this section shall (i) be posted in a place readily visible and accessible to the public and (ii) meet
or exceed
the requirements specified in subsection C of §
40.1-11.3
.