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Bill > H1637
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a HIV testing procedure in correctional institutions in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to establish a HIV testing procedure in correctional institutions in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The key provisions are as follows:
1) The bill amends the existing law to allow for an exception to the general prohibition on health care facilities disclosing information about a patient's HIV status. This exception applies to cases where a police officer, firefighter, EMT, or other public safety official is exposed to the transfer of bodily fluids from a person who is the subject of a criminal complaint or indictment. In such cases, the exposed official may petition the court to order the subject of the complaint or indictment to be tested for the HIV/AIDS virus.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1637 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1637.pdf |
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