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2005 SESSION

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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 | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

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.

SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:

Testing of persons convicted of certain crimes for hepatitis C.  Requires that any person convicted under statutes prohibiting prostitution and crimes against nature or any violation of the Drug Control Act involving injection drugs be tested for hepatitis C.  The bill also contains provisions related to the sharing and confidentiality of test results.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Testing of persons convicted of certain crimes for hepatitis C.  Requires that any person convicted under statutes prohibiting prostitution and crimes against nature be tested for hepatitis C and treated if necessary.