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OH HB566
Bill
Status
6/12/2012
Primary Sponsor
John Adams
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AI Summary
H.B. 566 Summary
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Amends section 2907.27 of the Revised Code to permit courts to proactively inform crime victims of HIV test results for accused persons without waiting for the victim to request the information.
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Applies to charges involving sexual offenses (sections 2907.02, 2907.03, 2907.04, 2907.05, 2907.12, 2907.24, 2907.241, 2907.25) and assault (division B of section 2903.11), or substantially equivalent municipal ordinances.
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Courts must order HIV testing of accused persons upon request of the prosecutor, victim, or any person reasonably believed to have had contact with the accused that could transmit HIV.
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Allows courts to inform victims of test results directly or inform them of their right to request results, regardless of who requested the test.
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Requires positive HIV test results to be reported to the Ohio Department of Health, correctional facilities, and law enforcement agencies; permits law enforcement to use results for future charges related to knowing HIV transmission.
Legislative Description
To authorize a court to inform the victim of any of certain offenses, without waiting for the victim's request, of the results of a court-ordered HIV test of the person accused of the offense.
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Last Action
To Judiciary & Ethics
6/12/2012