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Introduced
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requiring each health occupations board to adopt certain regulations related to continuing education credits for a certain human trafficking awareness training program on or before October 1, 2026; and establishing requirements for the training program.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that all health occupations boards in Maryland must adopt regulations allowing licensed professionals to earn continuing education credits for completing a human trafficking awareness training program by October 1, 2026. These training programs, which must be at least one hour long and provided free of charge, will be approved by the Department of Health in partnership with local universities and in consultation with the Maryland Human Trafficking Task Force and organizations serving survivors. The training will cover the definitions and forms of sex and labor trafficking, trauma-informed care, indicators of trafficking, screening and reporting protocols, and available resources for survivors. Additionally, health occupations boards will be required to actively inform individuals they regulate about these training opportunities.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
April Fleming Miller (R)*,
Tiffany Alston (D),
Bonnie Cullison (D),
Pamela Guzzone (D),
Terri Hill (D),
Lesley Lopez (D),
Susan McComas (R),
Teresa Reilly (R),
April Rose (R),
Veronica Turner (D),
Jennifer White Holland (D),
Teresa Woorman (D),
Last Action
House Health Hearing (13:00:00 2/25/2026 ) (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0771?ys=2026RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2026RS/bills/hb/hb0771f.pdf |
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