Josh Shapiro repeals HIV law that made a diagnosis a felony enhancement in Pennsylvania | Buobe
Josh Shapiro repeals HIV law that made a diagnosis a felony enhancement in Pennsylvania
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Eliminates felony enhancements for HIV non-disclosure in prostitution — Reduces legal barriers for people living with HIV engaging in sex work.
Modernizes criminal code per LGBTQ+ lawmakers' push — Aligns Pennsylvania's laws with current scientific understanding of HIV transmission, promoting public health.
Pennsylvania just became a safer state for people living with HIV.Gov. Josh Shapiro signed a new law eliminating a felony enhancement for people with HIV who fail to disclose their status while engaging in prostitution.
