Compulsory HIV testing for pregnant women in NJ on the cards

Published: June 19, 2007, 2:57 am

Tags: new jersey, mandatory hiv testing, democrats, compulsory hiv testing

Anita Kleinsmidt sent this news item... interesting. New Jersey Aims At Compulsory HIV Test For New Borns, Pregnant WomenNew Jersey plans to become the first state in the United States to make HIV testing mandatory for pregnant women and newborns, under a proposal introduced Thursday. The new proposal, which was suggested by Senate President Richard J. Codey, D-Essex, eyes at introducing legislation for compulsory HIV testing for all pregnant women and newborns, unless the mother refuses in writing.Currently four states, Arkansas, Michigan, Tennessee and Texas, have a legislation that requires health-care providers to test a mother for HIV, unless the mother refuses to do so in writing. The only two states that have compulsory HIV test for newborns are Connecticut and New York.Strongly advocating his views for a compulsory HIV test, the Democratic leader believes that early detection and treatment can save lives of many by reduce their infections and improve the quality of life.The

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