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Enrolled Bill Summary

Enrolled Bill Summary

Legislative Session: 86(R)

House Bill 2059

House Author:  Blanco

Effective:  9-1-19

Senate Sponsor:  Taylor et al.


            House Bill 2059 amends the Occupations Code to require certain health care practitioners  who provide direct patient care to complete a training course on identifying and assisting victims of human trafficking as a condition of registration permit or license renewal. The bill provides for course approval by the executive commissioner of the Health and Human Services Commission and for posting and maintenance of a list of approved courses online.