An Act providing for standardized human trafficking screening and intervention protocols in health care facilities; imposing duties on the Department of Health; and providing for training and enforcement.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This act establishes standardized protocols for health care facilities to screen for and intervene in cases of human trafficking. The Department of Health will develop these protocols, which include using trauma-informed care screening questions, ensuring private patient interviews, and providing referrals to victim services and legal resources. Health care staff must complete initial and ongoing training on these protocols, and facilities will report data on screenings and referrals to the Department of Health.
Key provisions
- The Department of Health will develop and publish standardized human trafficking screening and intervention protocols.
- Protocols must include evidence-based, trauma-informed care screening questions.
- Health care providers must interview patients alone in a secure environment if trafficking is suspected.
- Facilities must refer patients to community-based victim services and legal resources.
- Health care facilities must train all clinical and patient-facing staff on the protocols.
- Staff must complete continuing education on the protocols every two years.
- The Department of Health will verify compliance through inspections.
- Health care facilities must annually report de-identified data on screenings and referrals.
Who is affected
- Health care facilities (hospitals, urgent care centers, community health care centers)
- Clinical and patient-facing staff in health care facilities
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Benjamin Sanchez
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