State

Florida

HIV Specific “Prosecuting” Statute(s)?

Yes

Number of PLWHA in the state

93,664

# Times Charges Filed under HIV-specific statutes

250

# Different Individuals Convicted

153

Statute Number

F.S.A. § 775.0877

Statute Title

Criminal transmission of HIV; procedures; penalties

Statute Number

F.S.A. § 796.08(5)

Statute Title

Screening for HIV and sexually transmissible diseases; providing penalties

Maximum Penalty Per Charge

5 years

Statute Number

F.S.A. § 381.0041(11)(b)

Statute Title

Donation and transfer of human tissue; testing requirements

Maximum Penalty Per Charge

5 years

Statute Number

F.S.A. § 384.24(2)

Statute Title

Unlawful acts

Maximum Penalty Per Charge

5 years

State Coordinator

Thomas Bott

email: htbott@gmail.com