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S1129Senate2013-2014 Session

Authorizes the commissioner of correctional services to develop programs in correctional facilities to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases

Sponsor Kevin S. ParkerSD-21Affects Public Safety & Consumer Affairs
Status
In Senate Committee
Crime Victims, Crime And Correction
Impact
Pending
Passage
Pending

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Kevin S. Parker

Senator · Senate District 21

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  1. Referred to crime victims, crime and correction
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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S1129

Title of bill

An act to amend the correction law, in relation to preventing sexually transmitted diseases and HIV among correctional employees and inmates

Purpose

To prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV.

Summary of provisions

Section 1. Directs the commissioner to develop and implement programs in each correctional facility to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases and HIV infection, including availability of prophylactic devices.

Subsection 2. Directs the commissioner to consult with the commissioner of health to identify and select effective curricula.

Section 2. Effective date.

Justification

In New York State there are more than 105,000 people jailed in city. county, and state correctional facilities. Approximately 70,000 are inmates in the 73 New York State prisons. Of these, 8,000 are estimated to be HIV positive. By developing and implementing education and outreach programs and making prophylactic devices available. the Department of Corrections (DOCS) can help stop the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases to other inmates and employees.

Prior legislative history

2011-12: S.1290/A.589 - Died in Crime and Corrections 2010: S.1792 (Duane), Died in Crime and Corrections 2009: S.1792 (Duane), Died in Crime and Corrections 2008: S.2833 (Duane), Died in Crime and Corrections 2007: S.2833 (Duane), Died in Crime and Corrections 2006: S.3048 (Duane), Died in Crime and Corrections 2005: S.3048 (Duane), Died in Crime and Corrections

Fiscal implications

This might entail minor costs for the dissemination of information and prophylactic devices. However, this would be more than made up for by reduced health care costs.

Effective date

Immediately.

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