Arkansas Code Title 20, Subtitle 2, Chapter 15, Subchapter 9 - Human Immunodeficiency Virus or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

• § 20-15-901 - Free Testing Program -- Confidentiality.
  (a) The Department of Health shall institute an acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) testing program whereby any citizen may be tested for the virus...
• § 20-15-902 - Counseling -- Seminars.
  The Department of Education, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, and the Department of Health shall jointly provide counseling and shall also conduct...
• § 20-15-903 - Advising Physician or Dentist Required -- Penalty.
  (a) Prior to receiving any health care services of a physician or dentist, any person who is found to have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)...
• § 20-15-904 - Reporting -- Confidentiality -- Subpoenas.
  (a) A person with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or who tests positive for the presence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) antigen or antibodies is...
• § 20-15-905 - Hiv Shield Law.
  (a) As used in this section: (1) "Health care provider" means any physician, nurse, paramedic, or other person providing medical, nursing, or other health...
• § 20-15-906 - Report to the Department of Health Required -- Privileged Communications.
  (a) Reports shall be made to the Department of Health in the form and manner as may be required by the department for all...
• § 20-15-907 - Title.
  This section and §§ 20-15-908 and 20-15-909 shall be known and may be cited as the "Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome...
• § 20-15-908 - Findings and Purpose.
  It is found and determined by the General Assembly that: (1) The citizens of Arkansas suffering from human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immunodeficiency...
• § 20-15-909 - Implementation.
  The State Board of Health shall promulgate regulations to provide for the distribution of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) medications...

Last modified: November 15, 2016