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FL H0605
Bill
Status
5/5/2017
Primary Sponsor
Shevrin Jones
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AI Summary
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Reclassifies offense of knowingly donating blood, plasma, or organs while HIV-infected from felony to misdemeanor, with exception allowing donation when medically appropriate per licensed physician
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Creates new criminal standard requiring intent to transmit, substantial risk of transmission, and actual transmission of disease to another unaware person; establishes that lack of treatment compliance alone does not prove intent
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Defines "substantial risk of transmission" as reasonable probability of disease transmission proven by competent medical or epidemiological evidence
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Refocuses section 960.003 from testing perpetrators to providing medical treatment and postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) to sexual assault victims, capping victim out-of-pocket expenses at $30 for PEP medication
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Changes HIV testing requirement from attempt to commission of enumerated offenses; makes treatment optional for arrested prostitution offenders but requires Department of Health to pay screening costs; shifts focus to victim care and medical referrals
Legislative Description
Transmission of Disease Through Bodily Fluids
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
5/5/2017