RYDER. New Act Creates the Hepatitis C Education, Screening, and Treatment Act. Requires the Department of Public Health to establish Hepatitis C education programs and identify resources for Hepatitis C education, screening, and treatment. Requires tracking and reporting of acute and chronic cases of Hepatitis C by public health officials. Requires screening of prisoners and the medically indigent. Requires protocols for treatment of prisoners and for education of correctional workers. Effective immediately. 98-02-17 H FILED WITH CLERK 98-02-17 H FIRST READING 98-02-17 H REFERRED TO HOUSE RULES COMMITTEE RULES 99-01-12 H SESSION SINE DIE END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Summary