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MD HB245

MD HB245
Program for Preventing HIV Infection for Rape Victims - Alterations and Repeal of Sunset


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Introduced
01/13/2022
In Committee
04/08/2022
Crossed Over
03/10/2022
Passed
04/09/2022
Dead
Vetoed
05/27/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Repealing the termination date of the Pilot Program for Preventing HIV Infection for Rape Victims; repealing the limit on the total annual amount physicians, qualified health care providers, and hospitals are entitled to be paid for providing certain treatment or follow-up care; and altering the requirement that the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services report to the Governor and General Assembly on the operation and results of the program.

AI Summary

This bill repeals the termination date of the Pilot Program for Preventing HIV Infection for Rape Victims, removing the limit on the total annual amount physicians, qualified health care providers, and hospitals can be paid for providing treatment or follow-up care, and altering the requirement that the Governor's Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services report on the program's operation and results. The purpose of the program is to provide a full course of treatment and follow-up care for post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV infection for victims of alleged rape, sexual offense, or child sexual abuse, with the option for victims to decline to provide health insurance or personal information if they believe it would interfere with their privacy or safety.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (30)

Last Action

Vetoed by the Governor (Duplicative) (on 05/27/2022)

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