Healing Outreach, Prevention and Education (HOPE) Act; enact to require nurse training on and reporting of suspected human trafficking.

From the Legislature

An Act To Create The "healing Outreach, Prevention And Education (hope) Act"; To Set Forth Legislative Findings; To Require That, Beginning January 1, 2027, Every Nurse Under The Purview Of The Mississippi Board Of Nursing Who Applies For A Nursing License Or License Renewal Shall Certify To The Board That He Or She Has Completed One Hour Of Human Trafficking Training That Includes A Trauma-informed Curriculum Designed To Educate Nurses On Identifying, Responding To And Reporting Human Trafficking; To Require Such Nurses To Report Any Suspected Case Of Human Trafficking Involving A Minor To The Mississippi Department Of Child Protection Services, In Accordance With Sections 43-21-353 And 97-5-51, And To Report Any Suspected Case Of Human Trafficking Involving An Adult To Appropriate Law Enforcement Authorities When A Victim Is In Imminent Danger, After Confirming A Victim's Consent, Or In Any Other Circumstance When Disclosure To Law Enforcement Authorities Is Required By Law; To Amend Section 45-33-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Sex Offender Registration By Persons Convicted Of Human Sex Trafficking; And For Related Purposes.