January 18, 2012

Maryland Bill Seeks Increase in HIV Criminal Law to Felony

A bill in the Maryland Senate would increase the penalty for knowingly transmitting HIV from a misdemeanor to a felony, Delmarva Now reports. Senate Bill 60 was proposed by State Senator Norman Stone Jr., a Democrat from Baltimore County. The bill does not have any co-sponsors and has not been cross-filed with the House. A hearing date has yet to be scheduled.

To read the Delmarva Now article, click here.

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