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Introduced
04/04/2017
04/04/2017
In Committee
04/26/2017
04/26/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Stop AIDS in Prison Act of 2017 This bill directs the Bureau of Prisons to develop a comprehensive policy to provide HIV testing, treatment, and prevention for federal inmates in prison and upon reentry. It amends the federal criminal code: to require an HIV test for each convicted federal offender sentenced to prison for any length of time regardless of risk factors, unless the individual declines; to make the HIV test part of the routine health screening conducted at intake; and to require a pre-release HIV test, unless the individual declines.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Bureau of Prisons to develop a comprehensive policy to provide HIV testing, treatment, and prevention for federal inmates in prison and upon reentry. It amends federal law to require an HIV test for each convicted federal offender sentenced to prison, regardless of risk factors, unless the individual declines. The bill also requires a pre-release HIV test, unless the individual declines. Additionally, it mandates the provision of HIV/AIDS prevention education, confidential counseling, and referrals to community services for inmates living with HIV/AIDS. The bill also includes provisions to protect the confidentiality of inmate test results and treatment.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (38)
Maxine Waters (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Karen Bass (D),
Joyce Beatty (D),
Don Beyer (D),
Earl Blumenauer (D),
André Carson (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Lacy Clay (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
John Conyers (D),
Elijah Cummings (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Keith Ellison (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Luis Gutiérrez (D),
Alcee Hastings (D),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Hakeem Jeffries (D),
Ro Khanna (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
John Lewis (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Sean Maloney (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Stacey Plaskett (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Cedric Richmond (D),
Bobby Rush (D),
Adam Schiff (D),
José Serrano (D),
Jackie Speier (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Frederica Wilson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations. (on 04/26/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/1882/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1882/BILLS-115hr1882ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr1882/BILLS-115hr1882ih.pdf.pdf |
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