Divisions | Dept. of Business Regulation

The Human Trafficking Prevention Notice and Training Act

Effective January 1, 2026, R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-14.1-1 et seq., the Human Trafficking Prevention Notice and Training Act, requires hotel employees and short-term rental property operators to annually receive human trafficking awareness training.

For more information, read our posted bulletin.

Holiday Hours

The State of Rhode Island will be observing Christmas Day on Thursday, December 25, 2025, and our office will be closed. Normal business hours will resume on Friday, December 26th at 8:30 AM.

The State of Rhode Island will be observing New Year's Day on Thursday, January 1, 2026, and our office will be closed. Normal business hours will resume on Friday, January 2nd at 8:30 AM.