Regular Session
Government Affairs & Regulatory Compliance Analysis
HB742 is effective immediately, mandating human trafficking prevention training for first responders and specific signage for hospital and freestanding emergency departments. Crucially, it establishes statutory liability protections for employees reporting trafficking, creating new employment litigation risks for healthcare facilities that fail to update non-retaliation policies.
Rep. Senfronia Thompson·House Bill·Regular Session
Health and Human Services Commission • Office of the Attorney General
This legislation has regulatory implications for the following Texas businesses and organizations:
Notable regulatory updates (effective 2025-06-20). Consider how these changes may affect your operations.
Affected business types:
lowMinimal cost impact anticipated.
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Key implementation requirements and action items for compliance with this legislation
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Common questions about HB742
HB742 is effective immediately, mandating human trafficking prevention training for first responders and specific signage for hospital and freestanding emergency departments. Crucially, it establishes statutory liability protections for employees reporting trafficking, creating new employment litigation risks for healthcare facilities that fail to update non-retaliation policies.
HB742 was authored by Texas Representative Senfronia Thompson during the Regular Session.
HB742 was signed into law by Governor Greg Abbott on June 20, 2025.
HB742 is enforced by Health and Human Services Commission and Office of the Attorney General.
The regulatory priority for HB742 is rated as "moderate". Businesses and organizations should review the legislation to understand potential impacts.
The cost impact of HB742 is estimated as "low". This may vary based on industry and implementation requirements.
HB742 addresses topics including crimes, crimes--against persons, crimes--against persons--general, crimes--against persons--sexual and health.
Key dates for HB742: Effective date is 2025-06-20. Rulemaking: Approve training courses (including one free option) and adopt rules defining completion timelines for first responders. (As soon as practicable after effective date); Design and prescribe the specific form/content for mandatory human trafficking signs. (As soon as practicable after effective date). Consult with legal counsel regarding
HB742 establishes the following penalties: civil penalty of Unspecified (Civil Liability/Employment Litigation) for Disciplining, retaliating against, or discriminating against a hospital or freestanding ER employee for good faith reporting of suspected human trafficking.. Consult with legal counsel for specific applicability to your situation.
HB742 primarily affects healthcare providers and medical facilities. These businesses should review the legislation with their legal and compliance teams to understand potential impacts.
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