Additionally, a mail survey was conducted to examine regulations and proposals specifically related to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in all 50 States and the District of Columbia. Most States have adopted classifications that distinguish between communicable and venereal diseases. None of the 12 jurisdictions has explicitly classified AIDS as a venereal disease, and those which have classified AIDS as a communicable disease have not amended their regulatory structure to empower health officials to exercise compulsory powers involving restrictions of liberty. In most jurisdictions AIDS, as defined by the Center for Disease Control, is reportable; several jurisdictions also require reporting of HIV infection. The national survey revealed several areas where screening or segregation of HIV-infected individuals has been adopted or is being considered. The pros and cons of screening programs for military personnel, schools, food handlers, high risk populations, prostitutes, drug treatment centers, prenatal health care patients and staff, and custodial institutions are discussed. Finally, the desirability of several public control options is discussed, including general and limited quarantines, community health orders, criminal law, and regulation of meeting places. Chapter references.