H 3607 Massachusetts House · 193rd Legislature (2023-2024)

An Act relative to the exposure of public safety officials to HIV

This bill allows public safety officials, including police officers, firefighters, and medical personnel, to request court-ordered HIV testing for individuals whose bodily fluids they were exposed to during official duties. If a court grants the request, the facility or healthcare provider must perform the test, and the results will be shared only with the exposed worker and their medical provider to protect privacy. The legislation amends existing state laws to explicitly permit these tests when ordered by a judge, ensuring that necessary medical information can be obtained without violating confidentiality rules.
Bill status passed 3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2023
Governor
Introduced Mar 30, 2023 Last action Jul 1, 2024
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This bill passed the Senate. No roll call record of that vote is available.
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Total actions
6
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 30, 2023
Upper · Passed
Senate concurred
upper
Mar 30, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Health
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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