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MA H1698

MA H1698
Relative to the deliberate spread of contagious diseases


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Introduced
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022

Introduced Session

192nd General Court

Bill Summary

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

AI Summary

This bill aims to criminalize certain actions by individuals who have been diagnosed with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), AIDS-related complexities (ARC), or other manifestations of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. The key provisions include: (1) prohibiting these individuals from knowingly engaging in sexual intercourse without informing their partner of their infection, committing acts of prostitution, selling or donating certain bodily fluids, or sharing used hypodermic needles or syringes without informing the other person; and (2) allowing for an increase of up to 5 years in the prison sentence for individuals convicted of certain sexual offenses who were afflicted with AIDS, ARC, or other HIV-related conditions at the time of the crime.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see H4844 (on 06/09/2022)

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