The Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Bill, 2014 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha on February 11, 2014.
It was set forth by the Minister for Health and Family Welfare.
The Bill seeks to prevent and control the spread of HIV and AIDS, prohibits discrimination against persons with HIV and AIDS, provides for informed consent and confidentiality with regard to their treatment.
It also places obligations on establishments to safeguard their rights, and creates mechanisms for redressing their complaints.
Prohibition of discrimination against HIV positive persons: The Bill lists the various grounds on which discrimination against HIV positive persons and those living with them is prohibited.
These include the denial, termination, discontinuation or unfair treatment of: (i) employment,
(ii) education,
(iii) health care services,
(iv) residing or renting property,
(v) standing for public or private office, and
(vi) provision of insurance (unless based on actuarial studies).
The requirement for HIV testing as a pre-requisite for obtaining employment or accessing health care or education is also prohibited.
Every HIV infected or affected person below the age of 18 years has the right to reside in a shared households.
HIV (Prevention and Control) Bill: Know More- Current Status: Passed
- Ministry: Health and Family Welfare
- Introduction: Feb 11, 2014
- Lok Sabha: Apr 11, 2017
- Rajya Sabha: Mar 21, 2017
