HB 1737 seeks to implement opt-out HIV testing as part of medical screenings for sexually transmitted diseases. Under this bill, healthcare providers must conduct an HIV diagnostic test unless the patient explicitly opts out after being informed. Providers are required to obtain patient consent for the test and must provide information on available HIV health services and referrals for individuals who test positive. The bill mandates the adoption of rules aligned with the latest CDC recommendations for HIV testing and specifies that the Health and Human Services Commission implement these provisions by January 1, 2026, contingent on sufficient funding. Full compliance by healthcare providers is required beginning on this date, with an expiration clause for any suspended duties by September 1, 2029