An Act relative to healthcare worker and first responder safety

This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow healthcare workers and first responders to test patients for HIV without written consent if the worker is exposed to their blood or bodily fluids while on duty. It specifically applies to providers, police officers, firefighters, prison guards, and other public officers who come into contact with potentially infected fluids during their work. The key provision permits sharing the test results with the exposed worker even if the patient refuses to give permission, prioritizing the safety of those in the line of duty.