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MA H1454

MA H1454
Relative to the deliberate spread of contagious diseases


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Introduced
01/22/2019
In Committee
01/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

191st General Court

Bill Summary

Relative to the deliberate spread of contagious diseases. The Judiciary.

AI Summary

This bill amends Chapter 265 of the General Laws to create a new Section 59, which establishes criminal penalties for people living with HIV/AIDS who knowingly engage in certain activities without informing their partner, such as sexual intercourse, prostitution, selling or donating bodily fluids, or sharing needles. The bill also allows for an increase of up to five years in the prison sentence for individuals convicted of certain crimes under Sections 22-23 of Chapter 265 if they were living with HIV/AIDS at the time of the crime.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H5081 (on 11/12/2020)

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