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Utah House approves bill requiring HIV testing for people convicted of prostitution and patrons
Summary
The House passed House Bill 26 on a 62–5 vote after heated debate over confidentiality, county costs and civil liberties. Sponsors said the measure is a public-safety response; opponents warned of stigma, unclear funding and privacy risks.
The Utah House approved House Bill 26 on a 62–5 vote after extended floor debate, moving the measure to the Senate for consideration.
Sponsor Representative Oskarsen told the chamber the bill would require HIV testing for people convicted of prostitution, patrons convicted of patronizing prostitutes, or those convicted of solicitation. He said the measure includes required notice procedures, counseling options and confidentiality limits that would provide test results only to designated health, corrections and law-enforcement officials. "This becomes a health and safety issue for the citizens of the state," Oskarsen said during his…
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