Does a pregnant person living with HIV have to disclose their status to their partner?

The laws vary from state to state, but in Illinois persons living with HIV engaging in “intimate contact” with another person must disclose their HIV status. It is important to prepare the patient to have that discussion with their partner(s) and also to encourage the partners to get tested. Some patients will prefer to disclose their status to their partners in the presence of a health care professional who can help answer questions.