Amends TCA Title 39.
Tennessee SB0813 amends the criminal law regarding the exposure of another person to HIV by reclassifying the offense from a Class C felony to a Class B misdemeanor, unless actual transmission occurs, in which case it remains a Class C felony. This change affects individuals charged with criminal exposure to HIV, reducing potential penalties from a minimum of three years to a maximum of six months in jail and a fine of up to $500. The bill aims to modify the legal consequences for individuals knowingly engaging in activities that could expose others to HIV without transmission.
Tennessee SB0813 amends the criminal law regarding the exposure of another person to HIV by reclassifying the offense from a Class C felony to a Class B misdemeanor, unless actual transmission occurs, in which case it remains a Class C felony. This change affects individuals charged with criminal exposure to HIV, reducing potential penalties from a minimum of three years to a maximum of six months in jail and a fine of up to $500. The bill aims to modify the legal consequences for individuals knowingly engaging in activities that could expose others to HIV without transmission.
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