Texas SB1828 mandates human trafficking prevention training for medical assistants and requires health care facilities to display signs with.

SB1828 requires medical assistants in Texas to complete approved human trafficking prevention training. Health care facilities must display signs with specific information on recognizing and reporting human trafficking, including a phone number for reporting. Facilities are prohibited from disciplining employees who report suspected trafficking. The executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission must approve training courses and post a list of approved courses online. The attorney general will design the required facility signs. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.

Texas SB1828 mandates human trafficking prevention training for medical assistants and requires health care facilities to display signs with.

SB1828 requires medical assistants in Texas to complete approved human trafficking prevention training. Health care facilities must display signs with specific information on recognizing and reporting human trafficking, including a phone number for reporting. Facilities are prohibited from disciplining employees who report suspected trafficking. The executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission must approve training courses and post a list of approved courses online. The attorney general will design the required facility signs. The bill takes effect September 1, 2025.