SB 1577

Senate·20th Congress·Filed Dec 3, 2025

Bloodborne Viral Hepatitis Testing Act of 2025

An Act Instituting a Policy on Bloodborne Viral Hepatitis Testing and Screening

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The bill makes hepatitis B and C testing voluntary, protects test results as private, bans employers and schools from requiring the test, and sets penalties for discrimination or breach of confidentiality.

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Author · Senator

Risa HontiverosReceipts →

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Bloodborne Viral Hepatitis Testing Act of 2025

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