Connecticut General Statutes
Chapter 368x - AIDS Testing and Medical Information
Section 19a-591b. - Immunity from liability for civil damages for personal injury to research subject. Exceptions.

A manufacturer, research institution or researcher shall not be liable to a research subject for civil damages for personal injury resulting from the administration of any AIDS vaccine to such research subject, unless such injury was caused by the gross negligence or reckless, wilful or wanton misconduct of such manufacturer, research institution or researcher or such manufacturer, research institution or researcher has failed to comply with the provisions of section 19a-591a. The immunity provided by this section shall not apply to a manufacturer, research institution or researcher who intentionally provided false information in connection with an investigational new drug application.

(P.A. 91-349, S. 6, 8.)
Cited. 236 C. 845.

Structure Connecticut General Statutes

Connecticut General Statutes

Title 19a - Public Health and Well-Being

Chapter 368x - AIDS Testing and Medical Information

Section 19a-581. - Definitions.

Section 19a-582. - General consent required for HIV-related testing. Counseling requirements. Exceptions.

Section 19a-583. - Limitations on disclosure of HIV-related information.

Section 19a-584. - Informing and warning of known partners of possible exposure to the HIV virus. Disclosure of HIV-related information to public health officers.

Section 19a-585. - Requirements for disclosure of HIV-related information.

Section 19a-586. - Testing for insurance purposes.

Section 19a-587. - Disclosure by insurers.

Section 19a-588. - Notification of procedures to certain municipal employees.

Section 19a-589. - Regulations.

Section 19a-590. - Liability for violations.

Section 19a-591. - Definitions.

Section 19a-591a. - Administration of AIDS vaccine.

Section 19a-591b. - Immunity from liability for civil damages for personal injury to research subject. Exceptions.

Section 19a-591c. - Research subjects.

Section 19a-592. - Testing, prophylaxis and treatment of minor for HIV or AIDS. Confidentiality. Exception for minors twelve years of age or younger. Liability for costs.

Section 19a-593. - Testing of pregnant women and newborns. Notification and documentation requirements. Report to mother.

Section 19a-593a. - Limitation on causes of action for HIV-related test.

Section 19a-594. - Pregnant women and newborn testing public awareness programs and health care provider training.

Section 19a-594a. - Referral of child to state agency based on test result.