§ 23-6.3-1. Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to reduce vulnerability to HIV/AIDS transmission, protect persons who are infected with HIV from discrimination, ensure informed consent for testing, and to provide consistent terms and standards within this title and as applicable to chapters 34.1 and 37 of title 11, chapter 28 of title 21, and chapter 24 of title 40.1.
History of Section.P.L. 2009, ch. 196, § 1; P.L. 2009, ch. 289, § 1; P.L. 2010, ch. 239, § 18.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 23-6.3 - Prevention and Suppression of Contagious Diseases — HIV/AIDS
Section 23-6.3-2. - Definitions.
Section 23-6.3-3. - HIV screening and testing of adults, adolescents, and pregnant women.
Section 23-6.3-4. - Exceptions to consent requirements.
Section 23-6.3-5. - Reasonable efforts to secure consent.
Section 23-6.3-6. - Due process — Right to bring suit.
Section 23-6.3-7. - Confidentiality.
Section 23-6.3-8. - Protection of records.
Section 23-6.3-9. - Penalties and remedies.
Section 23-6.3-10. - Notification of disclosure.
Section 23-6.3-11. - Discrimination prohibited.
Section 23-6.3-12. - Administrative relief.
Section 23-6.3-13. - HIV Counseling, Testing, Referral and Services Sites (HIV CTRS).
Section 23-6.3-14. - Reporting and notification of HIV/AIDS.
Section 23-6.3-15. - Laboratory analyses and reporting.
Section 23-6.3-16. - Insurance exemption.
Section 23-6.3-17. - Rules and regulations.