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health-and-legal1 year ago•3 min saved

"Report Reveals Over 200 Charged Under Outdated Ohio HIV Laws"

At least 214 Ohioans were charged under state laws criminalizing HIV from 2014 to 2020, with the majority facing prosecution for failing to disclose their HIV status to sexual partners. The laws, which have not been reviewed since the 1990s, are considered outdated and do not reflect current scientific understanding of HIV transmission. The report highlights uneven enforcement across counties and a significant racial disparity, with Black defendants accounting for over 35% of those prosecuted. Advocacy groups are calling for legislative reform to modernize these laws and ensure fair treatment of HIV-positive individuals.

via NBC4 WCMH-TV|

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health2 years ago•4 min saved

"Louisiana Contemplates Revisions to HIV Exposure Law in Politics"

A task force in Louisiana is considering revising the state's law criminalizing HIV exposure, which currently carries penalties of up to 10 years in prison and 15 years on the sex offender registry. Advocates argue that the law is overly broad, discourages HIV testing, and relies on outdated science. Proponents of the law argue that it protects people from HIV transmission. The task force, consisting of legislators and health care professionals, will study the issue and may recommend changes to the law.

via NOLA.com|

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health2 years ago•3 min saved

Ohio's Outdated HIV Criminalization Laws Continue to Discriminate, Despite Revised Code

Ohio's HIV-criminalization laws, which include felony charges and prison sentences for individuals with HIV who fail to disclose their status to sexual partners, are still in effect despite being unsupported by science. These laws impose harsher punishments than for other serious crimes and have led to unjust felony convictions. Nearly 200 cases have been connected to these laws, with charges ranging from spitting to felonious assault. The Ohio Health Modernization Movement is calling for reform, proposing changes such as requiring proof of intentional transmission and reducing HIV-specific charges to misdemeanors. Meanwhile, over 27,000 Ohioans are living with HIV, and the use of PrEP medication has been increasing while transmission rates have been decreasing. However, a recent federal ruling may impact access to free preventative care services, including PrEP.

via NBC4 WCMH-TV|

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