Illinois § 22.3
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 22.3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22.3.
To provide human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing for any child in the custody of the Department being placed in adoptive care, upon the request of the child's prospective adoptive parent. Such testing shall consist of a test approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health to determine the presence of HIV infection, based upon the recommendations of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; in the event of a positive result, a reliable supplemental test based upon recommendations of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shall also be administered. The prospective adoptive parent requesting the test shall be confidentially notified of the test result, and if the test is positive, the Department shall provide the prospective adoptive parents and child with treatment and counseling, as appropriate. The Department shall report positive HIV test results to the Illinois Department of Public Health. (Source: P.A. 97-244, eff. 8-4-11.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 22.3
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 22.3 cover?
Section 22.3 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 22.3?
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Is this the official text of Illinois law?
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