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GA HR1321

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/23/2018

Primary Sponsor

Clay Cox

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the House Study Committee on High Risk Exposure to HIV and Hepatitis B and C to examine protocols, funding resources, and whether mandatory blood tests for source individuals should be required when state, county, or city employees face significant occupational exposure
  • Focuses on high-risk occupations including law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, and firefighters who may come into contact with bodily fluids of potentially infected individuals
  • Composed of 5 members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker, who also designates the chairperson
  • Committee members receive legislative allowances under Code Section 28-1-8 for no more than 5 days unless additional days are authorized, funded from House of Representatives appropriations
  • Committee must file any report with the Clerk of the House prior to its abolishment date of December 1, 2018

Legislative Description

House Study Committee on High Risk Exposure to HIV and Hepatitis B and C; create

Last Action

House Second Readers

2/28/2018

Full Bill Text

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