Relating to human trafficking prevention, including training for medical assistants, disclosure of human trafficking information by certain health care facilities, and protection for facility employees who report human trafficking.
SB 1828 requires healthcare facilities to post multilingual signs (in English, Spanish, and other languages spoken by 10%+ of staff) containing human trafficking prevention information, training requirements for medical assistants, and reporting resources. It mandates facilities to provide training on recognizing human trafficking to medical assistants and prohibits retaliation against employees who report suspected trafficking in good faith. The bill directly affects medical assistants, healthcare facilities, and their employees by establishing clear reporting protections and standardized prevention materials. Key provisions include specific sign size/font requirements, mandated content about anti-retaliation, and designated phone numbers for reporting. This legislation aims to improve early detection and support for trafficking victims within healthcare settings.
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Mar 2025
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Introduced Mar 3, 2025
Last action Mar 13, 2025
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Mar 13, 2025
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Mar 13, 2025
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Tan Parker
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