HIV and AIDS bill, 2014

• Bill prohibits discrimination against people living with HIV (PLHIV) in accessing healthcare. 
• It also prohibits discrimination against PLHIV in accessing healthcare, acquiring jobs, renting houses, and in educational institutions in both the public and private sectors. 
• These amendments will allow families that have faced discrimination to go to court against institutions or persons being unfair.
• The bill requires that no person shall be compelled to disclose his HIV status except with his informed consent, and if required by a court order. 
• The Bill also prohibits any individual from publishing information or advocating feelings of hatred against HIV positive persons and those living with them. 
• Every HIV infected or affected person below the age of 18 years has the right to reside in a shared household and enjoy the facilities of the household. 
• The Bill also aims to enhance access to health care services by ensuring informed consent and confidentiality for HIV-related testing, treatment and clinical research. 
• The Bill makes provision for appointment of an ombudsman by State Governments to inquire into complaints related to the violation of the Act and penal actions in case of non-compliance.