N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 7§ 7.3 - Antidiscrimination

(a) It is the policy of the department that the department and its officers, employees and agents shall not discriminate against any individual by virtue of his or her being identified or suspected of being identified as having AIDS, HIV infection, or HIV-related illness.

(b) The policy set forth in subdivision (a) of this section shall not be construed to prevent differential treatment of inmates on account of HIV status or current medical condition, provided that such differential treatment is necessary in order to provide adequate and appropriate medical treatment and services for individuals identified, or suspected of being identified, as having AIDS, HIV infection or HIV-related illness, or in order to protect the health and safety of such individuals, where it has been determined that there is a significant risk to the health and safety of the individual or another person, by virtue of the individual's HIV status or medical condition.

(c) The department shall ensure that its authorized officers, employees and agents are aware of the department's policy as set forth in this section. All officers, employees and agents of the department shall act in a manner consistent with this policy.

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N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 7§ 7.3