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DE HB321
Bill
Status
4/14/2016
Primary Sponsor
David Bentz
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AI Summary
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Amends § 711 of Title 16 of the Delaware Code regarding confidentiality of sexually transmitted disease (STD) records, including HIV/AIDS information held by the Division of Public Health.
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Expands the circumstances under which STD records may be released to medical personnel by removing the restriction that release only occur during medical emergencies.
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Permits release of STD information to medical personnel for the purpose of providing health care to the patient, including distribution through electronic health information exchanges such as the Delaware Health Information Network (DHIN).
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Takes effect upon enactment into law.
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 16 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
Last Action
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House
4/14/2016