85R2852 KKR-D
By: Howard H.B. No. 942
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to a study on sexually transmitted diseases among elderly
persons in this state.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subchapter B, Chapter 81, Health and Safety
Code, is amended by adding Section 81.025 to read as follows:
Sec. 81.025. STUDY ON SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES AMONG
ELDERLY PERSONS. (a) The department and the commission shall
conduct a study regarding:
(1) the incidence and prevalence of sexually
transmitted diseases among elderly persons in this state, including
persons who reside in a facility licensed under Chapter 242 or 247;
and
(2) methods for reducing the risk of contracting a
sexually transmitted disease for elderly persons in this state,
including persons who reside in a facility licensed under Chapter
242 or 247.
(b) Not later than September 1, 2018, the commissioner and
executive commissioner shall submit to the legislature a report
that:
(1) summarizes the findings of the study conducted
under Subsection (a); and
(2) includes recommendations and strategies for
reducing the incidence and prevalence of sexually transmitted
diseases among elderly persons in this state, including persons who
reside in a facility licensed under Chapter 242 or 247.
(c) This section expires September 1, 2019.
SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.