LOUISIANA (KTAL/KMSS) — A Louisiana House bill to criminalize those who intentionally expose others to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) without their consent has moved forward and is awaiting deliberation on the House floor.

Louisiana State Representative Patricia 'Pat' Moore (D-Monroe) stated that she has been approached by victims who have contracted incurable STDs from offenders, former partners, or spouses. Her goal is to establish criminal charges, both felonies and misdemeanors, for individuals who intentionally expose others to STDs.

House Bill 76 was initially shelved on May 7; however, on May 28, 2025, it was Moore amended the proposal the night before the hearing to include rape and sexual battery, "to criminalize and fine, not more than $5,000, imprisoned with or without h

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