SB 6580 - DIGEST |
(DIGEST AS ENACTED) |
Finds that: (1) Great advances have been made in medical technology and treatment of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); |
(2) It is critical that people are tested for HIV; and |
(3) All barriers to HIV testing must be removed. |
Repeals the following statutes on HIV testing: (1) RCW 70.24.330 which requires consent but also lists exceptions; and |
(2) RCW 70.24.335 which allows a patient to opt-out of HIV testing during a routine health screening. |