Bill > S01230

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to modify when court-ordered HIV testing must be conducted in certain criminal cases. Specifically, the bill changes the timing of when the HIV test must be performed, shifting from "when the court ordered the test" to within forty-eight hours of when the "accusatory instrument" (a legal term referring to the formal charging document like an indictment or complaint) was filed. If the defendant is not tested within the court-prescribed period, the court must again order an HIV-related test. The bill maintains existing requirements that the defendant be advised about HIV testing and medical treatment in accordance with health commissioner guidelines. This change appears to standardize and clarify the timeline for mandatory HIV testing in criminal proceedings, potentially ensuring more prompt and consistent testing protocols.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1230