Bill > HB2001

This bill amends Tennessee law concerning criminal exposure to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which is a virus that can cause AIDS. Specifically, it introduces a new affirmative defense for individuals prosecuted under this law. This defense allows a person infected with HIV to argue that they should not be held criminally liable if they can prove, by a preponderance of the evidence (meaning it's more likely than not), that they were following a prescribed treatment plan from their healthcare provider designed to medically suppress the risk of transmitting HIV. This provision aims to recognize and encourage adherence to medical treatment as a way to reduce the risk of transmission.