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TN HB2001
TN HB2001AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 39, Chapter 13, relative to the transmission of infectious diseases.
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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, adds as an affirmative defense to the offense of criminal exposure of another to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), proof by a preponderance of the evidence that a person infected with HIV was in compliance with a treatment regime prescribed by the person's healthcare provider to medically suppress the risk of HIV transmission. - Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13.
AI Summary
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.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Assigned to s/c Criminal Justice Subcommittee (on 02/04/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB2001&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB1906 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB1906.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2001.pdf |
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