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MA S1333

Providing for HIV testing for at risk police officers


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/29/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th 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 provides for HIV testing and psychiatric counseling for police officers and other law enforcement personnel who are exposed to known risk factors associated with HIV or AIDS while exercising their duties, either in the line of duty or as a good Samaritan. The bill states that the testing and counseling are optional for the exposed person, and that the Commonwealth will cover any portion of the cost of up to three HIV tests and the approved psychiatric counseling that is not covered by the person's insurance policy.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 01/29/2018)

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