2017 -- S 0545

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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2017

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

     Introduced By: Senators Miller, Goldin, Sosnowski, Crowley, and Nesselbush

     Date Introduced: March 09, 2017

     Referred To: Senate Health & Human Services

     (Health)

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

     SECTION 1. Section 23-11-9 of the General Laws in Chapter 23-11 entitled "Sexually

Transmitted Diseases" is hereby repealed.

     23-11-9. Information confidential -- Penalty for disclosure.

     All information and reports in connection with persons suffering from or suspected to be

suffering from the diseases mentioned in this chapter shall be regarded as absolutely confidential

by any and every person, body, or committee whose duty it is or may be to obtain, make,

transmit, and receive that information and reports. Any person who knowingly, outside of the

requirements of this chapter, divulges the name of or gives any information relating to any person

suffering or suspected to be suffering from sexually transmitted diseases shall be imprisoned not

more than six (6) months or fined not more than two hundred fifty dollars ($250).

     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

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     This act would repeal the law which provides enhanced penalties of a fine of not more

than $250 and imprisonment for not more than six months for disclosure of health care

information with respect to an individual diagnosis and treatment of a sexually transmitted

disease.

     This act would take effect upon passage.

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