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Introduced
11/04/2025
11/04/2025
In Committee
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to human trafficking education for initial nurse licensure; amending s. 464.008, F.S.; requiring completion of a course on human trafficking for the initial licensure of registered nurses or licenses practical nurses, beginning on a specified date; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill requires that beginning July 1, 2027, individuals applying for their initial license as a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) in Florida must complete a 2-hour course on human trafficking, which will be a prerequisite for taking the licensure examination. This course must cover the same content as the human trafficking continuing education course already mandated for nurses under a different section of Florida law (s. 464.013(3)(c)), ensuring that new nurses are educated on identifying and responding to human trafficking. The bill itself will become law on July 1, 2026, providing a year for the course requirements to be established and implemented before they take effect for new licensees.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Robin Bartleman (D)*,
Daryl Campbell (D),
Dan Daley (D),
Anna Eskamani (D),
Mike Gottlieb (D),
Rita Harris (D),
Christine Hunschofsky (D),
Marie Woodson (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee (House)
Last Action
Added to Second Reading Calendar (on 02/03/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/303 |
| Analysis - Health & Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/303/Analyses/h0303b.HHS.PDF |
| Analysis - Health & Human Services Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/303/Analyses/h0303a.HHS.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/303/BillText/c1/PDF |
| Analysis - Health Professions & Programs Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/303/Analyses/h0303.HPP.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/303/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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