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HB 2500 Prisoners; required testing for viral hepatitis.

Introduced by: Kristen J. Amundson | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Required testing of prisoners for viral hepatitis.  Requires the Department of Corrections to test each prisoner committed to the Department for hepatitis B and hepatitis C. Prisoners found to be currently infected with hepatitis B or hepatitis C shall be vaccinated for hepatitis A and hepatitis B and shall be provided treatment in accordance with Food and Drug Administration approved therapies.


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