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Council Member Pierina Ana Sanchez introduces Intro 435 on expanding access to rapid Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing services

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Council Member Sanchez advocates for Intro 435, a bill to expand access to rapid STI testing services in New York City.

  • Sanchez acknowledges support from the public advocate, advocacy organizations, and various caucuses
  • The legislation aims to address racial inequities in STI infections exacerbated by the pandemic
  • Black and African American people, and Latinx people make up over 80% of new HIV infections in New York City as of 2022
  • The Bronx suffers from the highest rates of HIV infections and deaths among New York State's 62 counties
  • Intro 435 focuses on expanding access to testing rather than addressing sexual risk behavior