Physicians, Health Officials Urge Nevada Legislators To Support HIV Testing Bill Aimed At Pregnant Women

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Physicians and health care officials on Wednesday called on Nevada lawmakers to support a bill (SB 266) that would guarantee all pregnant women in the state have access to an HIV test as part of routine prenatal care, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reports. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Steven Horsford (D) and Rep. David Parks (D), states that doctors "shall ensure" pregnant women have access to HIV screening