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NY A05105
Bill
Status
2/7/2019
Primary Sponsor
David DiPietro
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AI Summary
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Requires inmates applying to marry, participate in family reunion programs, or temporary release programs to submit to testing for AIDS, ARC, and HIV infection, with testing protocols updated according to federal Centers for Disease Control guidelines.
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Authorizes the commissioner of corrections to deny marriage, family reunion, or temporary release privileges to inmates who test positive for HIV or AIDS.
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Mandates inmates approved for family reunion or temporary release programs to undergo repeated testing at intervals no less than six months apart during program participation.
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Requires facility health directors to notify all Department of Corrections employees reasonably expected to supervise or care for an inmate diagnosed with AIDS symptoms.
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Amends education law to permit disclosure of vocational rehabilitation records for purposes of notifying correctional personnel about AIDS diagnoses, maintaining confidentiality protections otherwise.
Legislative Description
Authorizes the medical testing for infection with the AIDS virus of certain inmates applying for certain inmate privileges such as marriage, temporary release program, and family reunions; authorizes the disclosure of such test results for such purposes; authorizes the notification of correctional personnel of inmates having symptoms of AIDS; authorizes commissioner to deny access of the inmate to such privileges if they test positive.
Last Action
held for consideration in correction
7/14/2020