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WV HB3010

WV HB3010
Making it a felony to knowingly expose another individual to HIV


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Introduced
03/14/2017
In Committee
03/22/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

The purpose of this bill is to make it a felony to willfully expose another individual to HIV without his or her consent; impose penalties; and impose civil liability.

AI Summary

This bill makes it a felony to knowingly and willfully expose another person to HIV without their informed consent. The bill imposes criminal penalties of up to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. Additionally, the court may order the convicted individual to pay for the victim's medical, psychological, or psychiatric treatment resulting from the exposure. The purpose of this bill is to criminalize the knowing and willful exposure of HIV to another person without their consent.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services, Justice

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

To House Judiciary (on 03/22/2017)

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