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SCS/SB 642 - This act requires Hepatitis B and sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing of crime victims and prisoners. New Sections 191.224 and 191.660 are substantially similar to current Sections 191.226 and 191.659, RSMo, but relate to Hepatitis B and STD testing, instead of HIV testing. Section 191.224 allows the Department of Health and Senior Services to pay for the cost of Hepatitis B and STD tests for crime victims and Section 191.659, RSMo, requires hepatitis B and STD testing of sex offenders in the custody of the Department of Corrections.

ERIN MOTLEY