BMG, I doubt we will ever agree on what I am about to say, but I don't think an HIV+ individual is obligated to inform someone on the first date AS LONG AS THEY DON'T PARTICIPATE IN UNSAFE PRACTICES. What about herpes? Past sexual partners? Other health issues? What if you tell someone on a first date, before you really get to know them, and they go blabbing it all over the community, the internet, the employer, the family?
Yes, there is an obligation to inform a person before the relationship gets too deep or sexual. But sure as hell not on the first date, legally or morally. As you said, some states require you to tell a SEXUAL PARTNER, not a casual date.
My 2 cents.
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