California specifically lowered the criminal penalty for knowingly spreading HIV because the data showed that the risk of felony conviction had a cooling effect

California specifically lowered the criminal penalty for knowingly spreading HIV because the data showed that the risk of felony conviction had a cooling effect on folks willing to get tested and treated. The medical community generally supports these measures as they are shown to be more effective at combating HIV. These findings have been born out in studies all around the world. https://www.statnews.com/2022/08/11/decriminalizing-hiv-scientifically-proven-and-morally-correct/ https://www.statnews.com/2022/08/11/decriminalizing-hiv-scie...