Legal Disclaimer

The information presented here does not constitute legal advice and does not represent the legal views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Department of Health and Human Services, nor is it a comprehensive analysis of all the legal provisions that could possibly implicate the criminalization of potential HIV exposure. Rather, this information provides state-specific snapshots and comparisons of HIV-specific criminal laws. This information is subject to change and does not contain measures implemented by counties, cities, or other localities. Use of any provision herein should be contemplated only in conjunction with advice from legal counsel.