HB 2207 - DIGEST

Provides that, when a person is placed under arrest for a sex offense under chapter 9A.44 RCW by which force or threat of force the perpetrator compels the victim to engage in sexual activity, the victim, or parent or guardian of the victim, of the sexual assault may request the defendant to undergo HIV testing prior to conviction not later than forty-eight hours after the date on which the information is presented.

Requires the results of testing under this act to be disclosed to the victim, or parent or guardian of the victim, and the defendant, as soon as practicable.

Provides that a defendant required to submit to testing under this act shall also undergo follow-up tests for HIV as may be medically appropriate, and the results shall be made available in accordance with this act as soon as practicable after each test.