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MA S1349

MA S1349
Relative to healthcare worker and first responder safety


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Introduced
02/16/2023
In Committee
02/16/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

193rd General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation relative to healthcare worker and first responder safety and HIV testing. Public Health.

AI Summary

This bill amends existing law to allow for HIV testing of healthcare workers, first responders, police officers, fire officials, prison guards, and other public officers who come into contact with the blood or bodily fluids of a patient or person who may be infected, even if the patient or person is unable or refuses to provide written consent. This change is intended to protect the safety of these frontline workers by allowing them to be tested and informed of any potential infection, even without the patient's consent.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2909 (on 07/29/2024)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1349
BillText https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/S1349.pdf
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