Policy & Politics

Facing Deadline, Nevada Lawmakers Pass Proposal to Require HIV Tests for Pregnant Women

From Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

May 25, 2007

Among other actions Thursday, the Nevada Assembly approved SB 266, which requires doctors to offer pregnant women an HIV test as part of prenatal care.

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Adapted from:
Associated Press
05.25.2007; Amanda Fehd

This article was provided by Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation. It is a part of the publication Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report.

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