Utah § 5d-212 - Engaging in prostitution or sexual solicitation as an HIV positive offender.

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§ 5d-212. Engaging in prostitution or sexual solicitation as an HIV positive offender.

Effective 5/7/2025
76-5d-212.  Engaging in prostitution or sexual solicitation as an HIV positive offender.
     
(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-5d-101, and 76-5d-201 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits engaging in prostitution or sexual solicitation as an HIV positive offender if the actor:
(a)is an HIV positive individual;
(b)is convicted of:
(i)engaging in prostitution under Section 76-5d-202;
(ii)patronizing a prostituted individual who is an adult under Section 76-5d-203;
(iii)patronizing a prostituted individual who is a child under Section 76-5d-204;
(iv)entering or remaining in a place of prostitution under Section 76-5d-205;
(v)sexual solicitation by an actor offering to engage in sexual activity for compensation under Section 76-5d-209;
(vi)sexual solicitation by an actor offering compensation to an adult in exchange for sexual activity under Section 76-5d-210; or
(vii)sexual solicitation by an actor offering compensation to a child in exchange for sexual activity under Section 76-5d-211; and
(c)
(i)has actual knowledge that the actor is an HIV positive individual; or
(ii)has previously been convicted of a violation of Section 76-5d-202, 76-5d-203, 76-5d-204, 76-5d-205, 76-5d-209, 76-5d-210, or 76-5d-211.
(3)A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony.
(4)Upon conviction under this section, and as a condition of probation, the actor shall receive treatment and counseling for HIV infection and drug abuse as provided in Title 26B, Chapter 5, Health Care - Substance Use and Mental Health.


Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 174, 2025 General Session

Technically renumbered to avoid duplication of newly enacted code also in HB0022, Chapter 174.

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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