California SB504 amends HIV reporting requirements and confidentiality protections for individuals diagnosed with HIV.

California SB504 mandates health care providers and laboratories to report all cases of HIV infection to local health officers using patient names. The bill also requires the State Department of Public Health to disclose the name and taxpayer identification number of applicants or recipients of services to the Franchise Tax Board for financial eligibility verification. Confidentiality of HIV-related public health records is strictly maintained, with penalties for breaches.

California SB504 amends HIV reporting requirements and confidentiality protections for individuals diagnosed with HIV.

California SB504 mandates health care providers and laboratories to report all cases of HIV infection to local health officers using patient names. The bill also requires the State Department of Public Health to disclose the name and taxpayer identification number of applicants or recipients of services to the Franchise Tax Board for financial eligibility verification. Confidentiality of HIV-related public health records is strictly maintained, with penalties for breaches.