Law enforcement; court-ordered blood tests for protection of officers who have significant exposure to HIV, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C; provisions
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to general provisions relative to law enforcement officers and agencies, so as to provide for court ordered blood tests of source individuals for the protection of law enforcement officers who have a significant exposure to HIV, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C; to provide for the arrangement of the tests by the Department of Public Health; to provide for involuntary submission; to prohibit use of such test in a criminal proceeding; to amend Code Section 31-22-9.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to report of positive results of HIV tests, notification, counseling, violations, exception for insurance coverage, and exposure of health care provider, so as to provide for a conforming reference; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2018
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 24, 2018
Last action Feb 5, 2018
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Total actions
4
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Feb 5, 2018
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported
lower
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Alan Powell
RRepublican
P
Bill Hitchens
RRepublican
P
Clay Cox
RRepublican
P
Jesse Petrea
RRepublican
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