MA S1283

Bill

MA S1283

Providing for HIV testing for at risk police officers

Introduced
04/15/2015

In Committee
04/07/2016

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
07/31/2016

Introduced Session

189th General Court

Bill Summary

For legislation to provide for HIV testing for at risk police officers. Public Safety and Homeland Security.

AI Summary

This bill establishes that police officers in various Massachusetts law enforcement agencies, including municipal police, MBTA police, Department of Correction, State Police, UMass police, Massport police, sheriffs' departments, and the division of law enforcement within the department of fisheries, wildlife and environmental law enforcement, who are exposed to risk factors for HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) or AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) while performing their duties or acting as a good Samaritan, are eligible for HIV testing. This testing is optional for the officer, and the Commonwealth will cover the cost of up to three tests within 18 months of exposure if insurance doesn't cover it. Additionally, eligible officers can receive optional psychiatric counseling related to the exposure, with the Commonwealth covering approved costs not covered by insurance.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (5)

Thomas McGee (D)*, Brian Ashe (D), Paul Heroux (D), Elizabeth Malia (D), Bruce Tarr (R),

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 04/07/2016)

Official Document

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1283

(12 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1283
Bill	https://malegislature.gov/Bills/189/S1283.pdf

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S1148	Relative to maternity patient rights	Accompanied a study order, see S2356	Similar To
S1215	Establishing the Massachusetts Cemeteries Board of Oversight	Accompanied a study order, see S2199	Similar To
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S1285	Establishing the Correctional Officers' Procedural Bill of Rights	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1292	Relative to fire safety	Accompanied a study order, see S2362	Similar To
S1305	To include federal law enforcement officers as police officers	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules	Similar To
S1349	Relative to municipal police officer examinations	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S1582	Dedicating a portion of the stabilization fund to cities and towns	Accompanied a study order, see S2290	Similar To
S1744	Relative to public records	Accompanied a study order, see S2386	Similar To
S2175	Relative to auxiliary police officers	Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means	Similar To
S35	Authorizing the appointment of special police officers in the town of Wrentham	Accompanied a study order, see S2314	Similar To

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