This fact sheet gives basic but essential guidance on what to do when the risk of criminal prosecution for HIV nondisclosure or exposure may be a reality. Thirty-four states and territories have laws that criminalize HIV exposure and/or nondisclosure of HIV status during sex or other contact with "body fluids" (saliva, blood), so it's important that people living with HIV have essential information about how they can avoid or prepare for possible criminal prosecution. The fact sheet outlines… read more
Canada just recently over the years changed their laws where you no longer have to disclose to a partner about your diagnosis as long as your medicated... as you can see the grey area is still there as there are a few still who don't disclose when they should be. I disclose regardless what the law requires, to me I just feel like it is the right thing to do.
I was quick to post my status all over social media, at work and anywhere else. If I got to hear people complain about their sugar and blood pressure which are bad due to their lifestyle choices, then I am not going to hide the fact that my lifestyle choices to be great in bed got me HIV.
#LeeAnnWilliams why do you say unfortunately.I'm just curious. if you're person with HIV this undetectable you still want to be charged with felony because you didn't tell someone?
I am aware of the trouble so I am not getting involved with that
Also I understand the reticence to disclose as rejection and distance often follow that.