A 175 New Jersey General Assembly · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Requires medical testing for certain persons in circumstances when first responders may be exposed to bloodborne pathogens.

This bill (A175) requires medical testing for individuals who may have exposed first responders to bloodborne pathogens like HIV or hepatitis. It applies when first responders (police, firefighters, EMTs) have direct contact with bodily fluids or needle pricks during emergencies. If a first responder reports potential exposure within 24 hours, a public health officer must seek voluntary testing consent from the interacting person. If consent isn't given, the officer can seek a court order for testing - requiring proof of transmission risk - while ensuring test results remain confidential and cannot be used in court or for law enforcement. The person tested may be ordered to reimburse the state for testing costs.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Health Committee
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