Criminal Offenses - As introduced, reduces from a Class C felony to a Class B misdemeanor the offense of criminal exposure of another to HIV; creates a Class C felony for the criminal exposure of another to HIV if a person transmitted HIV to another person. - Amends TCA Title 39.

SB 813 changes Tennessee's penalties for criminal exposure to HIV. It reduces the offense of exposure without HIV transmission from a Class C felony to a Class B misdemeanor. The bill also creates a new Class C felony for cases where HIV is transmitted to another person. These changes will directly affect individuals charged with HIV exposure crimes under Tennessee law, with effective dates starting July 1, 2025.