# Ind. Code § 8-23-5-8.7: Posting human trafficking awareness posters in rest areas and welcome centers

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_IN_T8_A23_C5_S8-23-5-8.7

## Section

- **Citation:** Ind. Code § 8-23-5-8.7
- **Heading:** Posting human trafficking awareness posters in rest areas and welcome centers
- **Jurisdiction:** Indiana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Indiana Code / Title 8 / Article 23 / Chapter 5 / Section 8-23-5-8.7

## Text

Sec. 8.7. (a) The department shall display human trafficking awareness posters in at least two (2) public locations in each safety rest area and welcome center.

(b) The human trafficking awareness posters required under subsection (a) must contain the following information:

(1) A description of human trafficking.

(2) Information about indicators of human trafficking, such as restricted freedom of movement and signs of physical abuse.

(3) Contact information for:

(A) the National Human Trafficking Hotline, including the toll free telephone number and text line; and

(B) a local law enforcement agency.

As added by P.L.228-2025, SEC.1.

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