Mississippi SB2446 mandates nurse training on human trafficking and requires reporting of suspected cases to appropriate authorities.
Mississippi SB2446, known as the Healing Outreach, Prevention and Education (HOPE) Act, requires nurses to complete one hour of human trafficking training. Nurses must report suspected cases of human trafficking involving minors to the Mississippi Department of Child Protection Services and cases involving adults to law enforcement when a victim is in imminent danger. Reports must be made within 24 hours of forming a reasonable suspicion. Failure to comply is a violation of the Mississippi Nursing Practice Law.
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