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MS SB2762
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires all persons arrested for sex crimes against minors to be tested for HIV and AIDS, with testing administered upon arrest but no later than 24 hours after arrest.
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Mandates arresting authorities report all test results to the State Department of Health and Children's Safe Center within 24 hours of receiving results.
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Requires victims (or their parents/guardians) and the accused to be notified of test results within 24 hours of availability.
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Directs State Department of Health to provide counseling and treatment referrals to victims when the accused tests positive for HIV or AIDS.
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Requires destruction of biological samples after testing while preserving only the test results, which cannot be used for purposes other than those authorized by this section.
Legislative Description
HIV testing; clarify for those arrest for sex crimes against minors.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/29/2016