The bill, S.B. No. 1828, aims to enhance human trafficking prevention measures within certain health care facilities in Texas. It introduces Chapter 328 to the Health and Safety Code, which mandates that facilities display a sign detailing the requirements for human trafficking prevention training for health care practitioners and medical assistants. The sign must include information on recognizing and reporting human trafficking, a designated phone number for reporting suspected trafficking, and must be posted in multiple languages based on the facility's employee demographics. Additionally, the bill prohibits discrimination or retaliation against employees who report suspected human trafficking incidents.

Furthermore, the bill establishes Chapter 763, which requires medical assistants to complete a training course approved by the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission on identifying and assisting victims of human trafficking. The executive commissioner is tasked with approving training courses, including at least one free option, and maintaining an updated list of these courses on the commission's website. The provisions of this act are set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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