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HB 2854 Hepatitis C; testing of persons convicted of certain crimes.

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

SUMMARY AS PASSED: (all summaries)

Testing of persons convicted of certain crimes for hepatitis C.  Requires hepatitis C testing of persons convicted under statutes prohibiting prostitution, crimes against nature and certain drug offenses indicating intravenous use.  Under current law persons convicted of prostitution and  crimes against nature must be tested for HIV.  This bill adds drug crimes to that provision.  The bill also contains provisions related to the sharing and confidentiality of hepatitis C test results.


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