Chapter 025
2017 -- H 5680
Enacted 06/19/2017

A N   A C T
RELATING TO HEALTH AND SAFETY - SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES

Introduced By: Representatives Bennett, Kazarian, Hull, Lombardi, and O'Brien
Date Introduced: March 01, 2017

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Transmitted Diseases" is hereby repealed.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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