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SB 1828

Relating to human trafficking prevention, including training for medical assistants, disclosure of human trafficking information by certain health care facilities, and protection for facility employees who report human trafficking.

89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Tan Parker

Texas bill requiring healthcare facilities to train medical assistants on human trafficking identification and mandating facility reporting of suspected cases while protecting employees from retaliation.

Referred to Health & Human Services
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Bill Summary · SB 1828

Legislative bill overview

SB 1828 establishes mandatory human trafficking prevention training for medical assistants in Texas and requires certain healthcare facilities to disclose human trafficking information to appropriate authorities. The bill also provides legal protections for healthcare facility employees who report suspected human trafficking in good faith.

Why is this important

Human trafficking often goes undetected in healthcare settings where victims seek treatment for injuries or complications. By training medical assistants—frontline staff with frequent patient contact—and requiring facility reporting, the bill aims to identify victims earlier and connect them with services. Whistleblower protections encourage employees to report concerns without fear of retaliation.

Potential points of contention

  • Training burden and costs: Healthcare facilities must develop and implement training programs, raising questions about funding, compliance timelines, and resource allocation, particularly for smaller providers
  • Scope of "disclosure requirements": Ambiguity about which facilities must report, what information must be shared, and to which agencies could create compliance confusion and potential liability concerns
  • Whistleblower protection limits: The scope of legal protections for employees—such as coverage for non-employees, private vs. public facilities, and remedies for retaliation—may be undefined or contested

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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