SB2446Introduced in the Senate
Healing Outreach, Prevention and Education (HOPE) Act; enact to require nurse training on and reporting of suspected human trafficking.
Introduced by Nicole Boyd, District 9
What does this bill do?
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Official description
An Act To Create The "healing Outreach, Prevention And Education (hope) Act"; To Set Forth Legislative Findings; To Require That, Beginning January 1, 2027, Every Nurse Under The Purview Of The Mississippi Board Of Nursing Who Applies For A Nursing License Or License Renewal Shall Certify To The Board That He Or She Has Completed One Hour Of Human Trafficking Training That Includes A Trauma-informed Curriculum Designed To Educate Nurses On Identifying, Responding To And Reporting Human Trafficking; To Require Such Nurses To Report Any Suspected Case Of Human Trafficking Involving A Minor To The Mississippi Department Of Child Protection Services, In Accordance With Sections 43-21-353 And 97-5-51, And To Report Any Suspected Case Of Human Trafficking Involving An Adult To Appropriate Law Enforcement Authorities When A Victim Is In Imminent Danger, After Confirming A Victim's Consent, Or In Any Other Circumstance When Disclosure To Law Enforcement Authorities Is Required By Law; To Amend Section 45-33-23, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require Sex Offender Registration By Persons Convicted Of Human Sex Trafficking; And For Related Purposes.
Where it stands
Died In Committee
March 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Passed · February 11, 2026
52
Yes
0
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
52 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael McLendon | 1 | Yes |
| Theresa Gillespie Isom | 2 | Yes |
| Kathy Chism | 3 | Yes |
| Rita Potts Parks | 4 | Yes |
| Daniel Sparks | 5 | Yes |
| Chad Mcmahan | 6 | Yes |
| Hob Bryan | 7 | Yes |
| Benjamin Suber | 8 | Yes |
| Nicole Boyd | 9 | Yes |
| Neil Whaley | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Referred To Public Health and Welfare
Title Suff Do Pass Comm Sub
Committee Substitute Adopted
Passed
Transmitted To House
Referred To Judiciary B;Accountability, Efficiency, Transparency
DR - TSDP: JB To AC
Died In Committee
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