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MD HB39
MD HB39Public Health - Repeal of Prohibition on Transfer of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Carlton R. Smith Act)
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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
Crossed Over
02/20/2025
02/20/2025
Passed
04/02/2025
04/02/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/20/2025
05/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Repealing the prohibition on an individual from knowingly transferring or attempting to transfer the human immunodeficiency virus to another individual.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to repeal an existing Maryland law that currently criminalizes knowingly transferring or attempting to transfer HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) to another person. Under the existing law, an individual with HIV who intentionally transfers or attempts to transfer the virus to another person could be charged with a misdemeanor, facing potential penalties of up to $2,500 in fines, up to 3 years in prison, or both. By removing this statute, the bill eliminates criminal penalties for HIV transmission. The proposed legislation would take effect on October 1, 2025, and was approved by the Governor on May 20, 2025. While the bill does not provide explicit reasoning for the repeal, it reflects a broader trend of modernizing HIV-related laws to reduce stigma and recognize advances in HIV treatment and prevention.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (25)
Kris Fair (D)*,
Sandy Bartlett (D),
Christopher Bouchat (R),
Jon Cardin (D),
Luke Clippinger (D),
Frank Conaway (D),
Charlotte Crutchfield (D),
Elizabeth Embry (D),
Jessica Feldmark (D),
Dana Jones (D),
Aaron Kaufman (D),
Mary Lehman (D),
Bernice Mireku-North (D),
David Moon (D),
Cheryl Pasteur (D),
Scott Phillips (D),
Andrew Pruski (D),
Sheila Ruth (D),
Gary Simmons (D),
Karen Simpson (D),
Vaughn Stewart (D),
Kym Taylor (D),
Jen Terrasa (D),
Karen Toles (D),
Nicole Williams (D),
Last Action
Approved by the Governor - Chapter 651 (on 05/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0039?ys=2025RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/Chapters_noln/CH_651_hb0039t.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/votes_comm/hb0039_jpr.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb0039t.pdf |
| Favorable with Amendments 943728/1 Adopted | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/amds/bil_0009/hb0039_94372801.pdf |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/votes_comm/hb0039_jud.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2025RS/bills/hb/hb0039f.pdf |
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