Verite News: Louisiana takes steps to bring its HIV exposure law in line with modern science
Verite News recently examined Louisiana's newly reformed HIV exposure law, which took effect after years of grassroots advocacy. The article explains how the law now better reflects current science by limiting prosecutions to conduct posing a substantial likelihood of HIV transmission and recognizing the protective effect of effective HIV treatment. It also explores the ongoing harms of HIV criminalization, including stigma, reduced HIV testing, and sex offense registration, while noting that advocates continue to push for full repeal.
CHLP Staff Attorney Sean McCormick highlighted the decade-long campaign led by the Louisiana Coalition on Criminalization and Health, noting that the successful reform offers a model for advocates working to modernize HIV criminal laws in other states, particularly across the South.
Verite News is a Black-led, nonprofit news organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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