CT SB00844

Expands prenatal HIV and syphilis screening requirements to include testing at four intervals: within 30 days of first prenatal exam, at 28-32 weeks, at 32-36 weeks, and at delivery if prior documentation is lacking.

Broadens scope of healthcare providers who can order prenatal testing to include advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, and nurse midwives, not just physicians.

Renames "needle and syringe exchange" programs to "syringe services" programs and expands required services to include safe disposal of syringes, harm reduction education, and annual evaluation of program effectiveness.

Simplifies HIV test result counseling requirements to four key areas: informing of medical treatments, referrals to support services, involving minors' parents when appropriate, and partner notification assistance.

Allows syringe services programs authorized under section 19a-124 to purchase hypodermic needles and syringes in quantities exceeding ten without a prescription, and permits retail sales of ten or fewer without prescription through such programs.