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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SSB 5306

SB 5306: Offender HIV testing

Allowing for the testing of offenders for HIV and other communicable diseases.

Summary

  • Any correctional officer or jail staff who has been substantially exposed to an offender = s or detained person = s bodily fluids may request that the person be tested and must be given the results of the person = s mandatory HIV or hepatitis B test. The test must occur within 48 hours and the disclosure to the exposed person must occur within 72 hours if possible.

From the Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (2SSB 5306), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 22, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateMar 17, 1997
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Joseph Zarelli (R-18)
Introduced
January 22, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
February 25, 1998
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5306, SSB 5306, E2SSB 5306

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Joseph Zarelli (R-18)

6 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 5 Republicans)

Jim Hargrove D-24Jeanine Long R-44Val Stevens R-39Don Benton R-17Ray Schow R-30Pam Roach R-31

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

March 17, 1997
Version voted on: E2SSB 5306
41 Yea 7 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat15701
Republican26000
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

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SB 5306 in other sessions

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