SB 340 — Human Trafficking Education for Nurse Licensure
Last action — Chapter No. 2026-82
-
✓Introduced
-
✓In Committee
-
✓Passed Senate
-
✓Passed House
-
5To Executive
-
6Enacted
This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced November 04, 2025. It awaits signature.
Signed by Governor Ron DeSantis (Republican) on May 06, 2026.
Next likely step: the executive signs it into law or issues a veto.
Odds of enactment
Moderate chanceBased on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a moderate chance of becoming law.
Upgrade to see the exact probability and what's driving it.
A statistical estimate from our own model of past outcomes — an insight, not a guarantee. Policymaking is volatile.
Prognosis
-
To Executive
Current position in the legislative process.
-
2 sponsors
1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.
-
Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (1 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.
-
Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 7 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
In plain language
The bill adds a human trafficking education requirement for nurse licensure.
This legislation requires that registered nurses and licensed practical nurses complete a course on human trafficking before receiving their licenses. The goal is to ensure that healthcare professionals are educated on this critical issue.
What this means for you
- Workers: For nurses and practical nurses, this means additional training on human trafficking is required for licensure.
Summary
Human Trafficking Education for Nurse Licensure; Revising requirements for initial licensure as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, beginning on a specified date, to include completion of a certain course on human trafficking, etc.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
5 added · 4 removed5 line(s) added, 4 removed.
ENROLLEDFlorida LegislatureSenate - 2026 CS for SB 340 2026340erBy 2the AnCommittee acton relatingHealth toPolicy; human trafficking education for nurse licensure;
and Senators Harrell and Davis 588-02052-26 2026340c1 A bill to be entitled An act relating to human trafficking education for nurse licensure;
View plain text versions (3)
- S 340 c1 View text pdf
- S 340 er View text Current pdf
- Introduced S 340 Filed pdf
Action History
-
Chapter No. 2026-82
-
Approved by Governor
-
Signed by Officers and presented to Governor
-
Ordered enrolled
-
CS passed; YEAS 113, NAYS 0
-
Read 3rd time
-
Added to Third Reading Calendar
-
Read 2nd time
-
1st Reading (Committee Substitute 1)
-
Bill added to Special Order Calendar (3/10/2026)
-
Bill referred to House Calendar
-
In Messages
-
Immediately certified -SJ 356
-
CS passed; YEAS 38 NAYS 0 -SJ 341
-
Read 3rd time -SJ 341
-
Read 2nd time -SJ 341
-
Placed on Special Order Calendar, 02/19/26
-
Placed on Calendar, on 2nd reading
-
Favorable by- Fiscal Policy; YEAS 19 NAYS 0
-
On Committee agenda-- Fiscal Policy, 02/12/26, 9:00 am, 110 Senate Building
-
Now in Fiscal Policy
-
Favorable by Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services; YEAS 7 NAYS 0
-
On Committee agenda-- Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services, 02/04/26, 1:00 pm, 412 Knott Building
-
CS by Health Policy read 1st time
-
Now in Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services
-
Pending reference review under Rule 4.7(2) - (Committee Substitute)
-
CS by Health Policy; YEAS 11 NAYS 0
-
On Committee agenda-- Health Policy, 01/20/26, 3:30 pm, 412 Knott Building
-
Introduced
-
Referred to Health Policy; Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services; Fiscal Policy
-
Filed
Sponsors
- Gayle Harrell · Primary
- Tracie Davis · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Harrell, Gayle Republican
Co-sponsors (1)
- Davis, Tracie Democrat
Not signed on (162)
162 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 162 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 26 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| No Party Affiliation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (39)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Smith | — | Yea |
| Arrington, Kristen Aston | Democrat | Yea |
| Berman, Lori | Democrat | Yea |
| Bernard, Mack | Democrat | Yea |
| Davis, Tracie | Democrat | Yea |
| Davis, Tracie | Democrat | Yea |
| Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" | Democrat | Yea |
| Osgood, Rosalind | Democrat | Yea |
| Polsky, Tina Scott | Democrat | Yea |
| Rouson, Darryl Ervin | Democrat | Yea |
| Sharief, Barbara | Democrat | Yea |
| Pizzo, Jason W. B. | No Party Affiliation | Yea |
| Albritton, Ben | Republican | Yea |
| Boyd, Jim | Republican | Yea |
| Bradley, Jennifer | Republican | Yea |
| Brodeur, Jason | Republican | Yea |
| Burgess, Danny | Republican | Yea |
| Burton, Colleen | Republican | Yea |
| Calatayud, Alexis | Republican | Yea |
| DiCeglie, Nick | Republican | Yea |
| Gaetz, Don | Republican | Yea |
| Garcia, Ileana | Republican | Yea |
| Grall, Erin | Republican | Yea |
| Gruters, Joe | Republican | Not Voting |
| Harrell, Gayle | Republican | Yea |
| Hooper, Ed | Republican | Yea |
| Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" | Republican | Yea |
| Martin, Jonathan | Republican | Yea |
| Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Mayfield, Debbie | Republican | Yea |
| McClain, Stan | Republican | Yea |
| Passidomo, Kathleen | Republican | Yea |
| Rodriguez, Ana Maria | Republican | Yea |
| Simon, Corey | Republican | Yea |
| Truenow, Keith L. | Republican | Yea |
| Trumbull, Jay | Republican | Yea |
| Vacant | Republican | Yea |
| Wright, Tom A. | Republican | Yea |
| Yarborough, Clay | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 80 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Democrat | 32 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 113 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (117)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| No Party Affiliation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 38 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 97% | 0% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (39)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Arrington, Kristen Aston | Democrat | Yea |
| Berman, Lori | Democrat | Yea |
| Bernard, Mack | Democrat | Yea |
| Bracy Davis, LaVon | Democrat | Yea |
| Davis, Tracie | Democrat | Yea |
| Jones, Shevrin D. "Shev" | Democrat | Yea |
| Osgood, Rosalind | Democrat | Yea |
| Polsky, Tina Scott | Democrat | Yea |
| Rouson, Darryl Ervin | Democrat | Yea |
| Sharief, Barbara | Democrat | Yea |
| Pizzo, Jason W. B. | No Party Affiliation | Yea |
| Albritton, Ben | Republican | Yea |
| Boyd, Jim | Republican | Yea |
| Bradley, Jennifer | Republican | Yea |
| Brodeur, Jason | Republican | Yea |
| Burgess, Danny | Republican | Yea |
| Burton, Colleen | Republican | Yea |
| Calatayud, Alexis | Republican | Yea |
| DiCeglie, Nick | Republican | Yea |
| Gaetz, Don | Republican | Yea |
| Garcia, Ileana | Republican | Yea |
| Grall, Erin | Republican | Yea |
| Gruters, Joe | Republican | Not Voting |
| Harrell, Gayle | Republican | Yea |
| Hooper, Ed | Republican | Yea |
| Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" | Republican | Yea |
| Martin, Jonathan | Republican | Yea |
| Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Mayfield, Debbie | Republican | Yea |
| McClain, Stan | Republican | Yea |
| Passidomo, Kathleen | Republican | Yea |
| Rodriguez, Ana Maria | Republican | Yea |
| Simon, Corey | Republican | Yea |
| Smith, David | Republican | Yea |
| Truenow, Keith L. | Republican | Yea |
| Trumbull, Jay | Republican | Yea |
| Vacant | Republican | Yea |
| Wright, Tom A. | Republican | Yea |
| Yarborough, Clay | Republican | Yea |
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
Roll call published as PDF — view source.
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Democrat | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Republican | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (11)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Berman, Lori | Democrat | Yea |
| Davis, Tracie | Democrat | Yea |
| Osgood, Rosalind | Democrat | Yea |
| Burton, Colleen | Republican | Yea |
| Calatayud, Alexis | Republican | Yea |
| Gaetz, Don | Republican | Yea |
| Harrell, Gayle | Republican | Yea |
| Leek, Thomas J. "Tom" | Republican | Yea |
| Massullo, Ralph E., Jr. | Republican | Yea |
| Passidomo, Kathleen | Republican | Yea |
| Trumbull, Jay | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 340 do?
- Human Trafficking Education for Nurse Licensure; Revising requirements for initial licensure as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse, beginning on a specified date, to include completion of a certain course on human trafficking, etc.
- Who sponsors SB 340?
- SB 340 is sponsored by Harrell, Gayle (Republican) and Davis, Tracie (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 340?
- This bill has been sent to the executive. Introduced November 04, 2025. It awaits signature.
- Where can I track SB 340?
- Track SB 340 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
Make your voice heard on SB 340
Find the representatives who decide this bill and tell them where you stand — for yourself, or mobilize your whole list in one click with One Click Politics advocacy software.
Stay ahead of SB 340
Last checked for changes 2 months ago · updated continuously
One Click Politics tracks every bill in Congress and all 50 states.
Track this bill →