Other States

As we learn more about human trafficking states are passing legislation to require healthcare providers to learn about human trafficking. Currently, only a handful of states have these requirements. A webpage operated by the United States Department of Health and Human Services lists all of the human trafficking statutes of each state. The page is updated periodically and can be found here.

Connecticut

According to state statue, CT ST § 17a-106h, healthcare professionals must complete a training program with a video presentation that offers awareness of human trafficking issues and guidance by July 1, 2018 and annually thereafter.

Florida

According to the Human Trafficking Bill, Chapter 2019-152, healthcare professionals must complete one hour of continuing education related to human trafficking and post a sign about human trafficking in their office by January 1, 2021.

Louisiana

According to state statue, LA R.S. 40:2175.7, every mandatory reporter to law enforcement shall certify to the Louisiana Department of health that they have participated in a training on human trafficking awareness and prevention on an annual basis beginning August 1, 2019.

New Jersey

The Department of Health, in consultation with the Commission on Human Trafficking established by section 1 of P.L.2013, c. 51 (C.52:17B-237), shall develop, approve, and provide for a one-time training course on the handling and response procedures of suspected human trafficking activities for employees of every licensed health care facility.

New York

According to New York Public Health Law, NY PUB HEALTH § 2805-y, every subject (health) facility shall provide, on an ongoing basis, personnel training in the recognition of indicators of a human trafficking victim and the responsibilities of such personnel in dealing with persons suspected as human trafficking victims.

Ohio

According to Ohio Regulation, OH ADC 4723-14-03, a nurse must complete one contact hour of education that is directly related to recognition and handling of human trafficking victims beginning January 1, 2018.

Texas

Beginning September 1, 2020 as a result of House Bill 2059 (86R) health care practitioners in Texas who provide direct patient care must now complete an approved human trafficking prevention training course in order to renew their license.

Washington

According to the Washington State Legislature, WA ST. 18.71.080, the office of crime victims advocacy shall supply the commission with information on methods of recognizing victims of human trafficking, what services are available for these victims, and where to report potential trafficking situations. The commission shall disseminate this information to licensees.
 

Did you know?

150B

Forced labor in the private economy generates an estimated $150 billion in illegal profits per year.

40.3M

At any given time in 2016, an estimated 40.3 million people are in modern slavery.

5.4

Their are 5.4 victims of modern slavery for every 1,000 people in the world.

If you are in the United States and you need help or you want to learn more about human trafficking:

Call: 1 (888) 373-7888
National Human Trafficking Hotline
SMS: 233733 (Text “HELP” or “INFO”)
Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week
Languages: English, Spanish, and 200 more languages
Website: humantraffickinghotline.org

 

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