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Introduced
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to HIV antibody or antigen testing. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 70F of Chapter 111 of the General Laws to allow for HIV antibody or antigen testing to be performed and the results to be made known to a person who may have been infected, even if the infected person is unable or refuses to give written consent. This provision applies in cases where the infected person's blood has come into contact with another person who may have been thereby infected.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (12)
Jennifer Benson (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Stephen Hay (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Christina Minicucci (D),
Brian Murray (D),
Harold Naughton (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Patrick O'Connor (R),
Dave Robertson (D),
John Rogers (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5038 (on 10/15/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1980 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H1980.pdf |
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