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

This bill (HD 3966) allows certain public safety workers to seek court-ordered HIV testing of individuals who exposed them to blood or bodily fluids during their duties. It directly affects law enforcement officers, healthcare providers, firefighters, EMS personnel, and paramedics. The key provision lets these workers petition a court for an order compelling the testing of the person who caused the exposure; results are shared only with the affected worker and their medical provider. The bill does not change existing HIV testing rules but creates a specific legal process for these workers after exposure incidents.