HB 3653

Abstract

Amends the African-American HIV/AIDS Response Act. Provides that the administration of the Act is transferred to the Department of Human Services. Provides that the Response Officers of certain Departments shall collectively form the Interagency HIV/AIDS Prevention Team (IIHAPT). Provides that the IIHAPT must establish its own guidelines for operation. Sets for the responsibilities of the IIHAPT. Provides that the Department must partner with the Administrative Support Agency (ASA) to coordinate the response to HIV/AIDS in the African American Community. Sets forth duties of the ASA. Provides that the HIV/AIDS Response Review Panel must work with the ASA and IIHAPT to create and implement a comprehensive State-wide plan to reduce the HIV infection rate within the African American Community. Provides that the African-American HIV/AIDS Response Fund shall become a line item in the State's annual budget. Provides that the amount of $10,000,000 shall be deposited into the Fund at the beginning of each fiscal year and that this amount shall be reduced each year equal to the amount that is raised from other sources each year of the Fund's existence. Sets forth expenditures for the Fund. Makes other changes.