H.E.A. 1182, P.L. 112 Effective: July 1, 2020 In part: Removes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) from the statutory definition of "exposure risk disease". Replaces the term "AIDS" with the term "human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)" where appropriate. Replaces the term "carrier" with the term "individual with a communicable disease" where appropriate. Replaces the term … [Read more...] about HIV, fatality reviews, and syringe exchange programs
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Genetic counselors
H.E.A. 1243, P.L. 118 Effective: July 1, 2020 In part, provides that a genetic counselor may not be required to perform, participate in, or provide a service that violates any sincerely held ethical, moral, or religious belief held by the genetic counselor, and allows for a civil action for damages or reinstatement of employment for a violation. Read the bill at: … [Read more...] about Genetic counselors
Anatomical gifts and individuals with disabilities
S.E.A. 112, P.L. 2 Effective: July 1, 2019 Prohibits certain health care entities from discriminating against potential transplant recipients solely on the basis of disability, and authorizes an individual to seek injunctive relief against an entity believed to be in violation of the law. Defines "covered entity". Defines "qualified recipient". Prohibits a state employee health … [Read more...] about Anatomical gifts and individuals with disabilities
Fertility fraud and deception
S.E.A. 174, P.L. 215 Effective: July 1, 2019 Establishes a cause of action for civil fertility fraud and provides that a prevailing plaintiff may be awarded: (1) compensatory and punitive damages; or (2) liquidated damages of $10,000. Specifies the statute of limitations for civil fertility fraud. Increases the penalty for deception involving the identity of a person or the identity … [Read more...] about Fertility fraud and deception
Nonconsensual pornography
S.E.A. 192, P.L. 29 Effective: July 1, 2019 Defines "intimate image" and creates a civil cause of action against a person who discloses an intimate image without the consent of the individual depicted in the intimate image. Provides that a prevailing plaintiff may recover the greater of: (1) economic and noneconomic damages; or (2) statutory damages not to exceed $10,000; plus … [Read more...] about Nonconsensual pornography