Establishes a timeframe for court-ordered HIV testing in certain criminal cases in New York.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to specify that court-ordered HIV testing in certain criminal cases must be conducted within forty-eight hours of the filing of the accusatory instrument. If the defendant is not tested within the prescribed period, the court must order another HIV-related test. The defendant will be informed about HIV testing and medical treatment according to guidelines issued by the commissioner of health. The act takes effect immediately.

Establishes a timeframe for court-ordered HIV testing in certain criminal cases in New York.

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to specify that court-ordered HIV testing in certain criminal cases must be conducted within forty-eight hours of the filing of the accusatory instrument. If the defendant is not tested within the prescribed period, the court must order another HIV-related test. The defendant will be informed about HIV testing and medical treatment according to guidelines issued by the commissioner of health. The act takes effect immediately.