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Maryland

Number of reported cases At least 13 How do we calculate the number of cases

Overview

For a comprehensive overview and analysis of HIV-related criminal and similar laws and policies in Maryland, visit The Center for HIV Law and Policy: http://www.hivlawandpolicy.org/states/maryland

Laws

MD CODE, HEALTH-GENERAL §18-601.1

HIV-specific criminal law (active)
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Reckless Endangerment

General criminal law (active)

Further resources

The Center for HIV Law and Policy

Not all laws used to prosecute people living with HIV in this state are included on this page. For a comprehensive overview and analysis of HIV-related criminal and similar laws and policies, visit The Center for HIV Law and Policy

Acknowledgements

This information was last reviewed in April 2020

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Cases

[Update] US: Maryland man sentenced to 30 years, with all but 9 years suspended, for 'knowingly attempting to transfer HIV'

[Update]US: Maryland man, sentenced to 18 months for alleged non-disclosure with added condition to always use a condom, is found dead in his cell

US: Man charged with attempted murder in Maryland for biting policeman during a struggle

US: Man, 28, pleads guilty to reckless endangerment for 'exposing' two women to HIV, despite undetectable viral load

US: Maryland man gets five years for unintentionally spitting on cop

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News curated from other sources

US: Well-meaning bill to repeal Maryland's HIV-specific criminal law may do more harm than good, advocates warn

March 26, 2013
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