Nassau looks to ban hourly motels, require full guest logs — in effort to put the squeeze on sleazy bookings

Nassau County Takes Aim at Sex Trafficking with Stricter Hotel Regulations In a bid to crack down on sex trafficking, Nassau County lawmakers are proposing a series of sweeping reforms aimed at high-risk hotels and motels. A new bill, introduced by County Legislator Michael Giangregorio, would effectively ban hourly bookings at these establishments, requiring guests to stay for at least eight hours. The legislation would also mandate that hotels keep detailed records of all guests, a move aimed at helping authorities track and prevent human trafficking. By targeting the county's most notorious "sleazy spots," officials hope to disrupt the networks that enable sex trafficking and protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation.

Nassau County is looking to ban hourly motel bookings and require hotels to keep a detailed log of all guests — part of an effort to put the squeeze on sleazy spots where sex trafficking runs rampant. A new bill from County Legislator Michael Giangregorio would end any bookings under eight hours and also force...