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MS HB1546

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

2/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

John Hines

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all offenders in custody of the Department of Corrections to undergo HIV testing upon release, whether housed in state facilities or county jails.

  • Mandates the Department of Health conduct the HIV testing using serological blood tests to determine presence of HIV or its antibodies.

  • Requires correctional facilities to adhere to existing reporting requirements for HIV test results as prescribed under Section 41-23-1.

  • Provides immunity to the State of Mississippi from claims or legal proceedings arising from test results provided to offenders.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

HIV/AID testing; require for offenders in state custody upon release.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Corrections1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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