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House approves bill requiring HIV testing for convicted prostitutes after heated debate
Summary
The Utah House passed House Bill 24, requiring mandatory HIV testing for people convicted of prostitution and enhancing penalties for knowingly reoffending while HIV-positive. Supporters called it a public‑safety measure; opponents cited constitutional and correctional-cost concerns. Vote: 51–17.
House Bill 24 — a measure that requires mandatory HIV testing for people convicted of prostitution and elevates penalties for knowingly reoffending while HIV‑positive — passed the Utah House on the floor and will be sent to the Senate for consideration. The vote was 51 yes and 17 no.
Representative Kurt E. Oskerton, the bill sponsor, framed the measure as a public‑health and safety step. "If a prostitute and a customer is convicted of prostitution, they are given a test, HIV mandatory test," Oskerton said on the floor, describing a process of confidential testing, counseling and written/verbal information on treatment and…
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