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CS/SB 340 — Human Trafficking Education for Nurse Licensure
by Health Policy Committee and Senators Harrell and Davis
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Health Policy Committee (HP)
The bill requires graduates of professional and practical nursing programs to complete a two‒hour course on human trafficking to be eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), a prerequisite for full licensure. This requirement applies to students who apply to take the NCLEX on or after July 1, 2027. The bill requires the course to include the content of the continuing education course on human trafficking that is required under preexisting law for professional and practical nursing licensure renewal.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor's signature, these provisions take effect on July 1, 2026.
Vote: Senate 38-0; House 113-0