Navigating the NYC Safe Hotels Act

• Panic Button Mandate: Hotels with 50+ rooms must provide wearable panic buttons to all staff whose duties involve entering guest rooms. (NYC Admin Code § 20-561, effective May 3, 2025)
• Immediate On-Scene Assistance: Panic button must alert on-site security or designated personnel for rapid response.
• Location Tracking: System must provide precise location of the employee in distress.
• Training: Hotels must provide human trafficking recognition training to all staff within 60 days of employment.
• Documentation: Maintain compliance records, training logs, and system test results for audits.

• Compliance Deadline: May 3, 2025
• Penalties: Fines up to $1,000 per day for non-compliance; risk of license suspension for repeated violations.
• Audit Risk: City inspectors may request proof of compliance at any time.

• Panic buttons deployed to all qualifying staff
• System tested and operational in all guest areas
• Location tracking enabled and accurate
• Staff trained on device use and emergency protocols
• Human trafficking training completed and documented
• Compliance records and test logs maintained

• Over 58% of NYC hotel workers report experiencing harassment or threats on the job (NY Hotel Trades Council, 2023)
• Hotels with panic button systems see a 40% reduction in reported incidents (NYC Hospitality Alliance, 2022)

Protect your staff, avoid fines, and demonstrate your commitment to safety and compliance.