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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
Relative to HIV screening. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing laws to expand access to HIV screening and prevention services in Massachusetts. Key provisions include:
1. Allowing healthcare providers to offer HIV prevention services in addition to testing and treatment.
2. Eliminating the requirement for a separate written consent form for HIV testing, and allowing general medical consent to be sufficient.
3. Prohibiting employers from requiring HIV testing as a condition of employment.
4. Requiring the Department of Public Health to study and make recommendations on insurance coverage for HIV prevention and laboratory services provided by the state.
5. Clarifying patient privacy protections and reporting requirements related to HIV testing.
The bill aims to increase access to HIV screening and prevention measures, while protecting individual privacy and rights.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (38)
Ruth Balser (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Jennifer Benson (D),
Paul Brodeur (D),
Mike Connolly (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Diana Dizoglio (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Linda Forry (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Solomon Goldstein-Rose (I),
Ken Gordon (D),
Jonathan Hecht (D),
Paul Heroux (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Kate Hogan (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Mary Keefe (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Peter Kocot (D),
Barbara L'Italien (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
David Linsky (D),
Jay Livingstone (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Elizabeth Malia (D),
Juana Matias (D),
Paul McMurtry (D),
Sarah Peake (D),
Denise Provost (D),
Dave Rogers (D),
Byron Rushing (D),
Paul Tucker (D),
Aaron Vega (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Bud Williams (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H4283 (on 03/06/2018)
Official Document
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3249 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3249.pdf |
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