The bill was passed during plenary on Tuesday 24th September 2024.

Following the presentation of report by the House Committee on Health, it was observed that that the bill, when passed safeguards the Constitutional right of persons living with HIV/AIDS, will enhance early detection of the virus and strengthen enlightenment efforts of government.

The committee’s considerations were considered at the Committee of the Whole after which relevant amendments made.

Thereafter, a motion for the third reading of the bill was moved and seconded by members representing Onna State Constituency and Nsit Ubium State Constituency, Rt Hon SUNDAY UDOFOT and OTOBONG BOB respectively.

The Speaker of the House, Rt Hon UDEME OTONG passed the bill into law to prohibit stigmatisation and discrimination against Persons Living With HIV/AIDS and to regulate the Counseling and Treatments.

The speaker further directed the clerk of the House, Mrs NSIKAKABASI OROK to relate the resolution of the house to the state governor for his assent.