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HIV bills advance, but so does anti-trans legislation

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The House Public Health Committee passed HB 2235 and 3377 unanimously. HB 2235 and HB 3377 will increase HIV testing in Texas and aid in ending the HIV epidemic.

HB 2235 allows medical providers to provide HIV testing during routine medical screenings, including a physical, well-woman, cholesterol & blood pressure screening, and STI panel.

Currently, HIV tests are not included by default, and an individual must request an HIV test to be tested. HB 3377 allows medical providers to provide HIV testing for STI panels.

Currently, HIV tests are not included by default, and an individual must request an HIV test to be tested. This confuses individuals as most assume that HIV tests are included as a standard part of STI panels.

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