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Nassau County Moves to Ban Hourly Motel Bookings

4/16/2026

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  • Nassau County plans to ban hourly motel bookings to curb sex trafficking.
  • Legislator Michael Giangregorio introduced a bill requiring hotels to log guest information and retain security footage for 90 days.
  • The proposal passed the Public Safety Committee and could be enacted soon.
  • Giangregorio noted many trafficking incidents occur in residential areas, with police busting about 60 locations including child victims.
  • Hospitality groups have not publicly commented on the legislation.