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U.S. News New York: Politicians Want HIV Tests for KidsMay 9, 2007 Under a bill co-sponsored by Assembly member Dick Gottfried (D-Manhattan) and Sen. Tom Duane (D-Manhattan), health professionals in New York state would be required to offer HIV testing to every patient ages 13-64 "as part of standard diagnostic services." There would be civil penalties for those in violation of the law, though these are unspecified. The requirement would not be enforced in emergency situations. New York Post 05.08.07; Chuck Bennett  This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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