New York A05604 creates crimes related to HIV/AIDS transmission and filing false instruments, mandates HIV/AIDS testing for certain offenders, and.
New York A05604 amends the penal law to establish crimes of reckless endangerment of public health in the first and second degrees related to HIV/AIDS transmission. It also creates a crime for filing false instruments with respect to HIV/AIDS. The bill mandates HIV/AIDS testing for alleged sex offenders and public health offenders, and requires contagious disease testing for individuals in the custody of the Department of Corrections. If an incarcerated individual tests positive, notice must be given to all employees who will have contact with them.
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