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1 Co-sponsor
History
- Referred to health
Companion bill
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Relates to minors access to HIV/AIDS testing, treatment and prevention
In Assembly Committee · Rules · Sponsor Richard Gottfried
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to minors' consent to HIV/AIDS testing, treatment and prevention
Purpose
To enhance access to HIV-related prevention and treatment by authorizing minors to consent.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1 adds a new § 2781-b to the Public Health Law authorizing minors' consent to HIV testing, prevention and treatment.
Section 2 provides for an immediate effective date.
Justification
Under NYS law, competent minors are allowed to consent to HIV testing without parental consent, but they do not have the statutory right to consent to prophylaxis for HIV or HIV treatment. These limits on a minor's right to consent can present a significant barrier to treatment and prevention. This bill would extend a minors' right to consent to treatment and would also assure that such information remains confidential so as not to create a barrier to accessing prevention and treatment services.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately.
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