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State Prohibited Consensual Sexual Activity Laws
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Prohibited consensual sexual activity laws are intended to criminalize certain sexual practices and, in some states, knowingly exposing a sexual partner to HIV. Choose a link from the list below for state-specific laws related to prohibited consensual sexual activity, including the definition of sodomy, laws related to HIV exposure, and more.
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