The Turn to Tara “Trafficking in the Tri-State” investigation is gaining more attention from lawmakers in Albany.

Only hours after News 12's investigation aired, Gov. Kathy Hochul responded by promising a comprehensive review of how human trafficking laws are being enforced across New York state.

The governor's comments come amid questions over why New York's hotel signage law requiring trafficking hotline posters in every public restroom has gone largely unenforced. More than 80% of hotels the Turn to Tara team visited were not compliant.

It's a reason why Assemblywoman Amy Paulin - who wrote the 2018 signage law - has now introduced a new bill to fix it. The bill would add civil fines of $500 for a first offense and $1,000 for a second offense.

There's also interest on the other side of the aisle. Republican Assemblyman Matt Slater, who sat on a statewide human trafficking task force, says he was stunned by the findings and wants immediate follow up from state agencies.

"I think it's wholly unacceptable for them not to be complying with the law," he says. "If we can't do the basics, we can't do the big stuff. I think it does raise into question the state's ability to really tackle the big issues when we can't even get compliance on the small ones like a sign in a bathroom."

Slater added that he believes "the state has to go back around to understand where the malfunction actually took place."

"The state then needs to double down efforts on the education side to make sure that hotel owners understand that there's a law on the books…and they must follow that law because it is going to save someone's life," he says.

Advocates say they are also just as frustrated.

Cindy Kanusher, the executive director of the Pace Women's Justice Center, says clear signage, trained staff and consistent enforcement inside hotels can save lives.

"Survivors have indicated how important it is to see that information out there, how it acts as a lifeline for someone that you don't even know needs that help," says Kanusher. "It's such a little thing to do…It doesn't take much effort to do it."