2014 Senate Bill 1128

Require hepatitis tests on released prisoners

Introduced in the Senate

Oct. 22, 2014

Introduced by Sen. Roger Kahn (R-32)

To require Hepatitis C testing by the Department of Corrections before prisoners are released on parole or upon completion of their sentence. Positive test results would be reported to relevant agencies according to Department of Community Health rules.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Nov. 13, 2014

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 3, 2014

Passed in the Senate 37 to 1 (details)

Received in the House

Dec. 3, 2014

Referred to the Committee on Appropriations