MI HB6019

Establishes that all reports, records, and data related to HIV infection and AIDS testing, care, treatment, and research are confidential and can only be released pursuant to specific legal provisions.

Limits disclosure of HIV test results in response to court orders and subpoenas, requiring courts to determine that other information sources are unavailable and that public interest outweighs potential injury to the patient.

Creates an affirmative duty for physicians and local health officers to disclose HIV status information to known contacts of infected individuals when necessary to prevent reasonably foreseeable transmission risk.

Allows disclosure of HIV information to school district employees when a health department representative determines it is necessary to prevent transmission risk to pupils, with the employee remaining bound by confidentiality requirements.

Establishes criminal penalties of up to 1 year imprisonment or $5,000 fine for violations, plus civil liability of at least $1,000 in actual damages, attorney fees, and costs; protects employers from liability if they had reasonable precautions in place.