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NY A08475

Bill

Status

Passed

6/28/2024

Primary Sponsor

Amy Paulin

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands HIV test notice requirements to include multiple languages and various communication methods (oral, written signage, electronic) instead of limiting notice to oral advisement only.

  • Adds requirement that notice inform individuals HIV testing is voluntary and that refusal be documented in medical records.

  • Requires pre-test information explain that pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis medications (PrEP and PEP) are available to prevent HIV infection.

  • Requires post-test counseling for negative test results to include information about PrEP and PEP medications available to prevent infection.

  • Requires post-test counseling for positive results to include information about PrEP and PEP medications available to sexual partners to prevent HIV infection.

Legislative Description

Relates to notice of certain medical options and to communication with the person being tested prior to HIV related testing.

Last Action

signed chap.125

6/28/2024

Committee Referrals

Health1/22/2024
Health12/29/2023

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