HB 700

Abstract

Amends the Communicable Disease Prevention Act. Provides that if a public safety official believes that he or she has been exposed to an infectious disease while performing his or her duties, other than those as an emergency services provider, which, in the opinion of a physician, could involve exposure to an infectious disease or condition, the public safety official or the provider agency may request the patient or individual who may have transmitted the infectious disease to consent to having the necessary diagnostic blood tests performed. Provides that the patient or individual who may have transmitted the infectious disease or condition shall be informed that he or she has the right to consent to the test for the presence of an infectious disease or condition. Provides that if the patient or individual refuses to consent to such tests, the public safety official or the provider agency may petition a federal district court for an order mandating that the necessary diagnostic blood tests of the patient or individual be performed. Makes other changes. Effective immediately.