This amendment is the majority report of the committee and replaces the bill. The amendment clarifies that an HIV test may be undertaken only with a patient's informed consent. The amendment also removes the requirement that a patient's authorization of disclosure of confidential HIV test results to a designated health care provider must be in writing. The amendment also provides that disclosure of information in a medical record for the purpose of seeking insurance reimbursement for HIV testing is not precluded. COMMITTEE AMENDMENT

Statutes affected:
Bill Text LD 1970, HP 1314: 5.19203
Bill Text C-B (H-801): 5.19203
Bill Text ACTPUB , Chapter 559: 5.19203