South Dakota · South Dakota Codified Laws — Title 22, Crimes
SDCL Title 22 § 22-18-31: Intentional exposure to HIV infection a felony
What this law says, in plain English
A person who knowingly has HIV and intentionally exposes another to infection through sexual contact, blood/tissue transfer, contaminated drug paraphernalia, or bodily fluid contact commits a Class 3 felony.
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