H4343

Human trafficking awareness and prevention training

Complete·3/12/26

South Carolina bill mandates human trafficking awareness and prevention training for healthcare professionals.

The bill requires licensed practical nurses, registered nurses, advanced practice registered nurses, physicians, and physician assistants to complete a one-hour human trafficking awareness and prevention course as a continuing education requirement. The course must be provided by an approved education provider and cover identifying trafficking victims, reporting laws, and providing care and support. The State Board of Nursing and the State Board of Medical Examiners will implement these requirements. The provisions take effect on January 1, 2026.

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Roll Call Votes

113 Yea

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0 Nay

10 Not Voting

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1 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 19

9:00 AM

Senate Medical Affairs Committee

Jan 28

10:00 AM

Senate Medical Affairs Subcommittee

History

Mar 12

Effective date 03/09/26

Mar 12

Act No. 106

Mar 9

Signed By Governor