TITLE: Relating to a study on sexually transmitted diseases among elderly persons in this state.

SUMMARY: Relating to a study on sexually transmitted diseases among elderly persons in this state.

FULL TEXT:
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.