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MarylandSB 03562025 Regular SessionSenate

Public Health - Repeal of Prohibition on Transfer of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (Carlton R. Smith Act)

Sponsored By: William C. Smith (Democratic)

Signed by Governor

Public HealthAIDSCrimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.Health -see also- COVID19; EnvHlth; MedCon; etc.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Maryland ends its HIV-specific transmission crime

Beginning October 1, 2025, Maryland repeals its specific crime for knowingly transferring or trying to transfer HIV. The repealed ban applied to people with HIV. The law removes misdemeanor penalties of up to $2,500 in fines, three years in prison, or both.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • William C. Smith

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Sara Love

    Democratic • Senate

  • Jeff Waldstreicher

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 133 • No: 48

House vote • 4/2/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 100 • No: 37 • Other: 2

Senate vote • 2/18/2025

Third Reading Passed

Yes: 33 • No: 11 • Other: 1

Actions Timeline

  1. Approved by the Governor - Chapter 652

    5/20/2025

  2. Returned Passed

    4/3/2025Senate

  3. Third Reading Passed (100-37)

    4/2/2025House

  4. Favorable Adopted Second Reading Passed

    4/2/2025House

  5. Favorable Report by Judiciary

    4/1/2025House

  6. Referred Judiciary

    2/19/2025House

  7. Third Reading Passed (33-11)

    2/18/2025Senate

  8. Second Reading Passed with Amendments

    2/12/2025Senate

  9. Favorable with Amendments {273920/1 Adopted

    2/12/2025Senate

  10. Favorable with Amendments Report by Judicial Proceedings

    2/10/2025Senate

  11. Hearing 1/29 at 11:00 a.m.

    1/20/2025Senate

  12. First Reading Judicial Proceedings

    1/16/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enacted

    5/20/2025

    PDF

  • Third Reading

    2/12/2025

    PDF

  • First Reading

    1/16/2025

    PDF

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