Governing Statutes

As disabilities, HIV infection and AIDS are within the scope of several applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on disability. These laws include, but are not limited to:

New York State Public Health Law Article 27-F
Provides HIV and AIDS related information including HIV-related testing, confidentiality, and disclosure

Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 104
Prohibits discrimination based upon disability in federally-assisted programs, including those at post-secondary educational institutions

New York State Executive Law Article 15
Covers AIDS and makes it illegal to discriminate against people with HIV infection, HIV disease, AIDS, or those perceived to have or be associated with these conditions

Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA)
Outlines the legislative history and the regulations state that persons with AIDS, HIV-related illness or a positive HIV test result are protected under the ADA

Federal Civil Rights Act of 1991 
Provides appropriate remedies for intentional discrimination and unlawful harassment in the workplace