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Virginia Senate moves ahead with historic HIV decriminalisation bill Virginia could become the first southern state to decriminalise the transmission of HIV. Senate Bill 1138, which was introduced by state Senator Mamie Locke and Jennifer McClellan, aims to repeal “the crime of infected sexual battery” which the transmission and exposure of HIV is legally recognised under. The proposed bill also aims to overturn an existing ban which prevents those with HIV from donating blood or organs. Virginia is currently one of 37 states which criminalises those living with HIV. Existing laws in Virginia make living with HIV incredible difficult. As it stands, those aware of their HIV status must disclose that information with their sexual partner. However, any transmission of the virus, intentional or not, can result in prosecution or penalties for HIV exposure.

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