Gov. Evers Signs Assembly Bill 22 Requiring Human Trafficking Education for Commercial Drivers

MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers today signed Assembly Bill 22, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 27, a bipartisan bill that requires educational training on the recognition and prevention of human trafficking for commercial truck drivers.

The bill also directs the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, the Wisconsin Department of Justice, and the Wisconsin Technical College System Board to establish industry specific training materials.

“Human trafficking impacts all of Wisconsin’s 72 counties, and truck drivers can play a critical role in reducing and preventing this crime,” said Gov. Evers. “Truck drivers are on the front line of this issue as they not only reach every corner of our state, but often travel across state lines. By ensuring that they are vigilant and have the knowledge and training to recognize human trafficking, we can protect vulnerable individuals from continued exploitation.”

Assembly Bill 22, now 2019 Wisconsin Act 27:

• • Provides instruction in the recognition and prevention of human trafficking for driver education courses for the operation of commercial motor vehicles.
  • Requires the Wisconsin Department of Justice, Wisconsin Department of Transportation, and the Wisconsin Technical College System Board to identify and establish industry specific instruction materials no later than June 30, 2021.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

Recent Press Releases by Gov. Tony Evers

Gov. Evers, DCF Deliver $8.7 Million in First Round of Direct Payments to Over 3,000 Child Care Providers Statewide, Supporting Care of Over 126,000 Wisconsin Kids and Retaining Over 25,000 Child Care Staff  

Aug 18th, 2025 by Gov. Tony Evers

Evers Administration ensures providers see no gaps in funding after Child Care Counts

Gov. Evers Requests FEMA Support to Assess and Respond to Storm Damage in Wisconsin

Aug 13th, 2025 by Gov. Tony Evers

Governor requests FEMA support after initial damage review suggests Wisconsin will exceed threshold required to receive federal aid and assistance

Gov. Evers Urges Trump Administration to Reverse Course on Cuts Stalling Wisconsin’s Unemployment Insurance Modernization Efforts Designed to Prevent Fraud and Waste

Aug 12th, 2025 by Gov. Tony Evers

Governor urges Trump Administration to restore $29 million Wisconsin expects to receive to modernize UI system, support projects designed to crack down on benefit fraud and abuse