SF 466

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 02/23/2012 08:44am

A bill for an act
relating to health; establishing an HIV transmission public education program;
proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 144.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [144.066] HIV TRANSMISSION AWARENESS AND EDUCATION.
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new text begin The commissioner of health shall design and implement an ongoing statewide
campaign to raise awareness and educate the public about HIV transmission and
prevention. The campaign must include messages directed to the general population as
well as culturally specific and community-based messages.
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new text begin A toll-free resource and referral telephone line and Web site shall be included in
the messages. The commissioner of health shall conduct an evaluation to determine the
effectiveness of the campaign.
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