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HIV exposure laws
Coverage of HIV exposure laws in the Nexus archive.
- Louisiana takes steps to bring its HIV exposure law in line with modern science
Louisiana updated its HIV exposure law to align with modern science, narrowing liability to cases with a 'substantial likelihood of transmission' and exempting those on antiviral medications. The law, which passed unanimously and was signed by Gov. Jeff Landry, aims to reduce stigma and encourage HIV testing.