SB278 S FIN AM #1

Sutherland 4840

    The Committee on Finance moved to amend the bill on page two, section one, line four, after the word “authorized” by striking out the period and adding the following: with the amendments set forth below:

    On page four, by striking out all of subdivision 4.1.d.4 and inserting in lieu thereof a new subdivision, designated subdivision 4.1.d.4, to read as follows:

    4.1.d.4 It is recommended that health care providers test women as early as possible during each pregnancy. Women who decline the test early in prenatal care may be encouraged to be tested at subsequent visits.;

    On page five, by striking out all of subdivision 4.2.c.;

    On page six, by striking out all of subdivision 4.2.c.1 and inserting in lieu thereof a new subdivision, designated subdivision 4.2.c.1, to read as follows:

    4.2.c.1. If the pregnant woman’s HIV status is unknown at the time she presents for delivery, an HIV test shall be offered and if she refuses the test, the infant may be tested and the mother shall be informed of the testing and the results.;

    On page six, striking out all of subsection 4.2.c.2:

    And renumbering the remaining subsections;

    On page six, by striking out all of subdivision 4.3.b.1 and inserting in lieu thereof a new subdivision, designated subdivision 4.3.b.1, to read as follows:

    4.3.b.1. Upon his or her initial appearance for an offense set forth in subdivision two, subsection f, section two, article three-c, chapter sixteen of this code, the courts shall order the defendant to undergo an oral test for HIV within 48 hours of the defendant’s appearance.;

    And,

    On page seven, by striking out all of subsection 5.3.