AHLA Releases Statement About Arizona Hotel Employee Safety Bill

WASHINGTON– American Hotel & & Lodging Association President and CEO Chip Rogers launched the following declaration after Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs banned a crucial hotel staff member security expense– Arizona House Bill 2379.

” We are dissatisfied that Governor Hobbs banned an essential hotel staff member security expense– HB 2379,” stated Rogers. “At its core, this costs had to do with keeping hotel staff members safe. It would have avoided the federal government from needing Arizona hotels to house the homeless right beside paying visitors without required wraparound social services.”

” At the American hotel & & Lodging Association, we are presently battling versus a proposed required to home homeless in Los Angeles, California, hotels. HB 2379 would have acted as an essential secure to avoid these damaging policies from infecting Arizona. We praise the expense sponsor, Representative Matt Gress, for his management in taking a proactive position versus this type of required. We hope the guv will reassess her position and join us in our efforts to safeguard Arizona hotel employees.”