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HIV testing may be required in rape cases

Friday, 25-May-2007 02:10PM EDT
Story from United Press International. Copyright 2007 by United Press International (via ClariNet)

ALBANY, N.Y., May 25 (UPI) -- New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer has decided to back a bill that would require HIV testing for suspects in rape cases.

A majority of other state lawmakers are also supporting the bill but its chances of passing are up to the Assembly leadership, The New York Times reported Friday.

The bill already has more than enough votes promised to pass the Assembly but it will only advance if the Assembly leadership allows it to come up for a vote.

"This year, it seems to be on course to at least get to the floor and it could very well succeed there, based on the number of sponsors on the bill," said Assemblyman Joseph R. Lentol, D-Brooklyn, who opposes the bill. He is also the chairman of the Codes Committee, which must clear the bill for it to become a law.

The main point that has been debated with the bill is the conflicting concern over the health of rape victims and the civil liberties of a suspect who hasn't been tried.

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