A. 9505-B/S.7505-B (Part XX (s))
Amends law enacted in 2019 (S.2279-A/A.1204-A) regarding no-cost HIV post-exposure prophylaxis by limiting eligibility for the full regimen of drugs to those under the age of 18 and providing for a seven-day starter pack for adults. The costs of these meds are to be covered directly by the Office of Victim Services, but do not automatically qualify victims for other OVS services or compensation. An annual report regarding the costs of the sexual assault examination direct reimbursement program is required to be provided to OVS, the Governor, and the Legislature on or before September 1st of each year.
Signed: April 3, 2020 Chapter 55 – Budget Bill: Subpart S of Part XX Effective: April 3, 2020, except sections 1, 2, and 3 take effect June 15, 2020, the same date and manner as the law they amend Amends: Public Health Law §2805-i(1)(c); Public Health Law §201(1) by adding a new paragraph (x); and Executive Law §631(13)