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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