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Are You Breaking the Law?

Are You Breaking the Law?

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Are you breaking the law? According to Lambda Legal, a civil rights organization, 32 U.S. states have criminal laws that govern the transmission of HIV, although none go so far as to categorize the act as homicide. In many states, it's a felony to have sex with someone without disclosing your positive serostatus. To date there have been an estimated 200 HIVers convicted for criminal HIV transmission or exposure, according to Lambda Legal. Click on the links in the Related Links box on this page to find out more about the laws in your state.

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Ryan is the Digital Director of The Advocate Channel, and a graduate of NYU Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing. She is also a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics. While her specialties are television writing and comedy, Ryan is a young member of the LGBTQ+ community passionate about politics and advocating for all.

Ryan is the Digital Director of The Advocate Channel, and a graduate of NYU Tisch's Department of Dramatic Writing. She is also a member of GALECA, the LGBTQ+ society of entertainment critics. While her specialties are television writing and comedy, Ryan is a young member of the LGBTQ+ community passionate about politics and advocating for all.