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N.Y. Public Health Law § 2307 (2026)

Venereal disease; person knowing himself to be infected

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§ 2307. Venereal disease; person knowing himself to be infected.  Any
person who, knowing himself or herself to be infected with an infectious
venereal disease, has sexual intercourse with another shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 7 cases, 1985–1997 · leading case: Plaza v. Est. of Wisser, 211 A.D.2d 111 (N.Y. App. Div. 1st Dep't 1995).
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Plaza v. Est. of Wisser, 211 A.D.2d 111 (N.Y. App. Div. 1st Dep't 1995). · cites it 2× “The seventh cause of action alleges a violation of Public Health Law § 2307, which provides that any person who, knowing himself or herself to be infected with an infectious venereal disease, has sexual intercourse with another shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.”
Maharam v. Maharam, 123 A.D.2d 165 (N.Y. App. Div. 1st Dep't 1986). “A duty to speak in the circumstances, given the relationship of trust between the parties, can also be predicated upon Public Health Law § 2307, which states: "Any person who, knowing himself or herself to be infected with an infectious venereal disease, has sexual intercourse…”
Petri v. Bank of New York Co., 153 Misc. 2d 426 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 1992). “(See, Public Health Law § 2307.) 4 As for foreseeability, there is a serious risk that engaging in unshielded sexual activity will cause transmission of HIV.”
R.W. v. T.F., 528 N.W.2d 869 (Minn. 1995). “See generally, N.Y. Public Health Law § 2307 (McKinney 1993); Cal.”
Maharam v. Maharam, 235 A.D.2d 226 (N.Y. App. Div. 1st Dep't 1997). “The verdict on comparative negligence was proper, as Public Health Law § 2307 should not be construed as imposing absolute liability in the absence of any expression of legislative intent to support such an interpretation (cf.”
Rw v. Tf, 528 N.W.2d 869 (Minn. 1995). “See generally, N.Y. Public Health Law § 2307 (McKinney 1993); Cal.”
Grattan v. People, 65 N.Y. 243 (1985). “To promote the detection and eradication of sexually communicable diseases, the statute requires certain examinations, provides for isolation and treatment, and includes criminal penalties (Public Health Law §§ 2307, 2309). The requirement of confidentiality (Public Health Law §…”
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