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AL HB261
Bill
Status
2/18/2016
Primary Sponsor
Connie Rowe
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AI Summary
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Expands court-ordered sexually transmitted disease testing to include any crime where a victim was compelled to engage in sexual activity by force, not just rape, sodomy, or sexual misconduct.
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Requires testing to be performed within 48 hours of service of an information or indictment if the defendant is in custody or has been served.
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Allows the alleged victim or their parent/guardian to request testing by filing a motion with the district attorney, which the court must grant upon finding probable cause.
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Restricts test results as non-public records available only to the alleged victim, their parent/guardian, the victim's attending physician, and the person tested.
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Mandates post-test counseling and referral for appropriate health care services to the alleged victim if test results are positive.
Legislative Description
Sexually transmitted diseases, testing for perpetrators who compelled a victim to engage in sexual activity by force required, testing to be performed within 48 hours, Secs. 15-23-101, 15-23-102 am'd.
Health
Last Action
Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Judiciary
2/18/2016