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OK SB539
Bill
Status
2/4/2013
Primary Sponsor
Pam Peterson
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AI Summary
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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
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Requires HIV testing to be performed within 48 hours of arrest for persons charged with specified sex crimes
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Maintains existing requirements for licensed physician examination to detect sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including HIV, hepatitis B and C, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and others
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Preserves provisions requiring the facility holding the arrested person to cover examination and testing costs, with the court ordering defendant reimbursement at sentencing
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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