HB 3420

Abstract

Amends provisions of the AIDS Confidentiality Act prohibiting the disclosure of the identity of a test subject or the results of a test in a manner that permits identification of the test subject, with specified exceptions. Adds an exception permitting disclosure to local health authorities serving a population of over 1,000,000 residents or other local health authorities designated by the Department of Public Health. Provides that a local health authority shall not disclose information and records held by it relating to known or suspected cases of AIDS or HIV infection. Amends the AIDS Registry Act. Changes the short title of the Act to the "HIV/AIDS Registry Act". Changes the name of the "AIDS Registry" to the "HIV/AIDS Registry" (makes reference to "HIV" accordingly). Defines "HIV" and "registry".