MarylandHB 07712026 Regular SessionHouseWALLET

Health Occupations - Human Trafficking Awareness Training

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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.

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

All Roll Calls

Yes: 172 • No: 0

Senate vote • 4/13/2026

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 45 • No: 0

House vote • 3/18/2026