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Introduced
01/25/2023
01/25/2023
In Committee
03/15/2023
03/15/2023
Crossed Over
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Public Health - Prohibition on Transfer of Human Immunodeficiency Virus - Repeal FOR the purpose of repealing the prohibition on an individual from knowingly transferring or attempting to transfer the human immunodeficiency virus to another individual; and generally relating to transfer of human immunodeficiency virus. BY repealing Article - Health - General Section 18-601.1 Annotated Code of Maryland (2019 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill repeals the prohibition on an individual from knowingly transferring or attempting to transfer the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to another individual. The existing law made it a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $2,500 or up to 3 years in prison, for an individual with HIV to knowingly transfer or attempt to transfer the virus to another person. The bill removes this criminal penalty and will take effect on October 1, 2023.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Judicial Proceedings Hearing (13:00:00 3/28/2023 ) (on 03/28/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0287?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0287t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/votes_comm/hb0287_jud.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0287f.pdf |
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