Illinois Repeals HIV Criminal Transmission Law
Clip: 8/2/2021 | 6m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
Advocates say the law discouraged HIV testing and treatment, and the repeal is overdue.
People with HIV can no longer be criminally prosecuted for exposing someone else to the virus without their knowledge. This makes Illinois the second state to repeal such laws making HIV exposure a felony. Advocates say the law discouraged testing and treatment for HIV — and the repeal is long overdue.
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Illinois Repeals HIV Criminal Transmission Law
Clip: 8/2/2021 | 6m 45sVideo has Closed Captions
People with HIV can no longer be criminally prosecuted for exposing someone else to the virus without their knowledge. This makes Illinois the second state to repeal such laws making HIV exposure a felony. Advocates say the law discouraged testing and treatment for HIV — and the repeal is long overdue.
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