An Act relative to the health of public safety officers

This bill requires that individuals arrested in Massachusetts undergo blood testing if public safety officers, such as police or firefighters, were exposed to their blood through incidents like needle sticks or bites. The law mandates an immediate test after the arrest and a follow-up test three months later if the initial result is negative, with all test results kept confidential and recorded by the Department of Public Health. The primary goal is to ensure the health of first responders by allowing for timely medical care if a blood-borne pathogen is transmitted during an arrest.