Repealing Mandatory HIV Testing for Sex Workers (H 7219, S 2442)

Current state law explicitly singles out individuals convicted for sex work offenses for mandatory HIV testing. We supported the repeal of this statute which is discriminatory towards both sex workers and individuals with HIV.

Current state law explicitly singles out individuals convicted for sex work offenses for mandatory HIV testing. We supported the repeal of this statute which is discriminatory towards both sex workers and individuals with HIV. This bill passed the Senate, but died in the House.