SB 1744

Abstract

Amends the Unified Code of Corrections and the County Jail Act. Provides that if a person committed to the Department of Corrections or a prisoner in the county jail exposes his or her saliva or other bodily fluid to a correctional officer or a peace officer, the committed person or prisoner shall be compelled to submit his or her blood sample for analysis by a forensic laboratory approved by the chief administrative officer of the facility or the warden of the jail. Provides that the blood shall be withdrawn by a physician authorized to practice medicine, a licensed physician assistant, a licensed advanced practice nurse, a registered nurse, a trained phlebotomist, a licensed paramedic, or other qualified person designated by the chief administrative officer or warden of the jail. Provides that the blood shall be tested for HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis C, and other contagious diseases. Provides that the results of the test shall be forwarded to the chief administrative officer of the Department of Corrections or Department of Juvenile Justice facility or warden of the jail. Effective immediately.