California AB229 allows victims of certain crimes to request testing of the accused for sexually transmitted diseases.

California AB229 amends the Penal Code to allow victims of specific crimes, including sexual assault, to request testing of the accused for sexually transmitted diseases. The court may issue a search warrant for testing if probable cause exists that the accused committed the crime and that a sexually transmitted disease was transmitted. The local health officer administers the tests and discloses results to the victim and accused, with professional counseling provided for positive results. The bill also outlines penalties for filing false reports and unauthorized disclosure of test results.

California AB229 allows victims of certain crimes to request testing of the accused for sexually transmitted diseases.

California AB229 amends the Penal Code to allow victims of specific crimes, including sexual assault, to request testing of the accused for sexually transmitted diseases. The court may issue a search warrant for testing if probable cause exists that the accused committed the crime and that a sexually transmitted disease was transmitted. The local health officer administers the tests and discloses results to the victim and accused, with professional counseling provided for positive results. The bill also outlines penalties for filing false reports and unauthorized disclosure of test results.