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NY S07809

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/13/2023

Primary Sponsor

Brad Hoylman-Sigal

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires HIV testing notice be provided in multiple languages through oral, written, signage, electronic, or other accessible means rather than only oral advisement, and must include statement that testing is voluntary.

  • Expands pre-test information requirements to explain HIV transmission, available treatments, confidentiality protections, anti-discrimination laws, and adds new requirement to inform about pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis medications (PrEP and PEP).

  • Requires post-test counseling for negative test results to include information about high-risk behaviors and pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis medications available to prevent HIV infection.

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

  • Changes gender-specific language ("his or her") to gender-neutral language ("their") throughout the statute.

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

SUBSTITUTED BY A8475

6/6/2024

Committee Referrals

Health1/3/2024
Rules12/13/2023

Full Bill Text

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