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OK SB539

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2013

Primary Sponsor

Pam Peterson

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Origin

Senate

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma law (63 O.S. 2011, Section 1-524.1) regarding testing of persons arrested for first or second degree rape, forcible sodomy, or intentional HIV infection

  • Requires HIV testing to be performed within 48 hours of arrest for persons charged with specified sex crimes

  • Maintains existing requirements for licensed physician examination to detect sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and others

  • Preserves provisions requiring the facility holding the arrested person to cover examination and testing costs, with the court ordering defendant reimbursement at sentencing

  • Effective date: November 1, 2013

Legislative Description

Medical examination of arrested persons; requiring testing for HIV within a certain time period after arrest. Effective date.

Health Care

Last Action

coauthored by Peterson (principal House author)

2/20/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/5/2013

Full Bill Text

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