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Yes: 172 • No: 0
MarylandHB 07712026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET
Health Occupations - Human Trafficking Awareness Training
Sponsored By: April Miller (Republican)
Signed by Governor
Health OccupationsApplicants and ApplicationsAwareness and OutreachCommittees and CommissionsContinuing EducationCounties -see also- Chartered Counties; Code Counties; etc.DisclosureHealth, Department ofHealth Occupations -see also- (specific health occupations)Higher Education -see also- Comm Colleges; Med Schools; etc.Human TraffickingJob Training -see also- Continuing Ed; Vocational RehabLicenses -see also- AB Lic; Certifications; DrLic; PermitsMental and Behavioral Health -see also- Aut; Cogn; Dev; etc.Rules and RegulationsTrauma Informed Approach -see also- Mental&Behavioral Health
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Free trafficking training for Maryland health workers
The law takes effect June 1, 2026. By July 1, 2026, the Maryland Department of Health approves a human trafficking awareness training, working with a local university and survivor-focused groups. The training is at least 1 hour, free, and easy to access for people regulated by health boards. It covers what trafficking is, trauma-informed care, signs in health settings, screening and documentation, how to report (including the National Hotline), and survivor resources.
Maryland health boards credit trafficking training
Beginning June 1, 2026, health occupations boards must give continuing education credit for completing the Department-approved trafficking training. Boards must tell the people they regulate about training options on their websites and in regular communications. Boards must write any rules needed and adopt them by January 1, 2027. Credit counts toward license or certificate renewal when the approved program is completed.
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
April Miller
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Tiffany T. Alston
Democratic • House
Heather Bagnall
Democratic • House
Bonnie Cullison
Democratic • House
Guy Guzzone
Democratic • Senate
Terri L. Hill
Democratic • House
Thomas S. Hutchinson
Republican • House
Aaron M. Kaufman
Democratic • House
Nicholaus R. Kipke
Republican • House
Lesley J. Lopez
Democratic • House
Ashanti Martinez
House
Susan K. McComas
Republican • House
Teresa E. Reilly
Republican • House
April Rose
Republican • House
Samuel I. Rosenberg
Democratic • House
Kim Ross
Democratic • House
Steve Johnson
Democratic • House
Deni Taveras
Democratic • House
Veronica Turner
Democratic • House
Jennifer White Holland
Democratic • House
Teresa Woorman
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/13/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 45 • No: 0
House vote • 3/18/2026
Third Reading Passed
Yes: 127 • No: 0 • Other: 6
Actions Timeline
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 205
4/28/2026Returned Passed
4/13/2026HouseThird Reading Passed (45-0)
4/13/2026SenateSecond Reading Passed
4/13/2026SenateFavorable Adopted
4/13/2026SenateFavorable Report by Finance
4/13/2026SenateHearing 3/25 at 1:00 p.m.
3/20/2026SenateReferred Finance
3/19/2026SenateThird Reading Passed (127-0)
3/18/2026HouseSecond Reading Passed with Amendments
3/13/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments {753523/1 Adopted
3/13/2026HouseFavorable with Amendments Report by Health
3/13/2026HouseHearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
2/9/2026HouseFirst Reading Health
2/4/2026House
Bill Text
Third Reading
3/13/2026
First Reading
2/4/2026
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