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SB 1389: HIV; needs assessment; prevention

PRIME SPONSOR: Senator Brophy McGee, LD 28

BILL STATUS: Health

 

Legend: ADHS – Arizona Department of Health Services Director – Director of the Department of Department of Health Services HIV – Human Immunodeficiency Virus Program – HIV Action Program Amendments – BOLD and Stricken (Committee)

Abstract

☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal NoteRelating to ADHS and the Program.

Provisions

1.       Requires the Director to establish and implement a Program. (Sec. 2)

2.       Requires the Program to:

a.       Conduct a statewide HIV needs assessment by November 1, 2020;

b.       Identify community-based agencies that serve the HIV population outside the HIV Service System;

c.        Conduct outreach to increase community involvement in HIV education and awareness;

d.       Develop a social media initiative for HIV testing; and

e.       Annually analyze specified data to develop and implement HIV training and education initiatives. (Sec. 2)

3.       Requires ADHS, by January 1, 2021, to provide a report to the Legislature and Executive on the outcomes of the HIV needs assessment and the Program's action plan. (Sec. 2)

4.       Repeals the Program on July 1, 2028. (Sec. 2)

5.       Changes the article heading of Title 36, Chapter 6, Article 12 from "Public Health Crisis" to "HIV Action Program". (Sec. 1)

6.       Defines Department, Director and HIV. (Sec. 2)

 

 

 

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Fifty-third Legislature                  SB 1389

Second Regular Session                               Version 1: Health

 

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