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ID S1059

Bill

Status

Passed

4/1/2013

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary and Rules Committee

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • All persons admitted to Idaho state prison facilities shall be examined for venereal diseases, HIV antibodies or antigens on admission and again upon the offender's request before release, with treatment provided if infected.

  • Persons charged with sex offenses involving body fluid transmission must be tested for HIV within 48 hours of indictment or information filing at the victim's request.

  • All persons charged with sex offenses, prostitution, crimes involving body fluid transmission, or injectable drug crimes shall be tested for venereal diseases, hepatitis C virus, and hepatitis B virus.

  • Test results shall be revealed to the court and released to victims (or parents/guardians of minor victims), who are entitled to free counseling, HIV testing, and referral services through district health departments.

  • County and city jails are responsible for examination and testing costs, with reimbursement from the board of correction, state agencies, or responsible jurisdictions depending on the prisoner's status.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law relating to the control of venereal diseases to revise provisions relating to the examination for and treatment of certain diseases of persons confined or imprisoned in any state prison facility in Idaho.

VENEREAL DISEASES

Last Action

Signed by Governor on 04/01/13 Session Law Chapter 209 Effective: 07/01/13

4/1/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Rules2/7/2013

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