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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a HIV testing procedure in correctional institutions in the Commonwealth. The Judiciary.
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish a HIV testing procedure in correctional institutions in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The key provisions of the bill are as follows:
1. It amends Section 70F of Chapter 111 of the General Laws to allow a police officer, firefighter, emergency medical technician, or other public safety official who has been bitten, scratched, or otherwise exposed to bodily fluids of a person who is the subject of a criminal complaint or indictment to petition the court to compel that person to be tested for the HTLV-III (HIV) antibody or antigen. This provision is meant to protect public safety officials who may be exposed to the AIDS virus in the course of their duties.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4874 (on 08/09/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H846 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H846.pdf |
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