Louisiana HB808 amends the crime of intentional exposure to HIV, renaming it intentional transmission of HIV, and outlines specific circumstances and.
Louisiana HB808 amends the crime of intentional exposure to HIV, renaming it intentional transmission of HIV. The bill specifies that no person shall intentionally expose another to HIV without the knowing and lawful consent of the victim, particularly when the offender knows they are HIV positive and the contact poses a substantial likelihood of transmission. The bill also outlines specific circumstances under which the crime is committed, such as through sexual contact or sharing hypodermic needles. It provides for penalties, including fines and imprisonment.
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