This bill amends section 71-502.03 of the Reissue Revised Statutes of Nebraska to update the requirements for blood tests for pregnant women. Specifically, it mandates that physicians or authorized personnel must take blood samples from pregnant women at the time of their first examination, during the third trimester examination, and at birth. These samples are to be submitted to an approved laboratory for a standard serological test for syphilis. The bill also stipulates that the results of these tests must be reported to the Department of Health and Human Services, and it outlines the process for reporting births and stillbirths in relation to the syphilis testing.

Additionally, the bill requires that physicians administer a test for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection to pregnant women unless the woman provides written informed consent to decline the test. The original section 71-502.03 is repealed as part of this legislative update.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 71-502.03