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.