PASS (Performer Availability Screening Services) has announced the immediate lifting of its production hold, which was initially triggered by an HIV reactive test reported on June 10. The decision follows confirmation from Talent Testing Service that all known exposed talent have been retested and received negative results.

Production Hold Details and Resolution

The adult industry’s temporary production hold, which began on June 10, has been officially lifted as of June 12, 2025. This announcement was made by PASS after Talent Testing Service informed the organization that all potentially exposed performers underwent retesting and received negative results. Based on the date of the performer’s last clear test and the standard window period for exposure, this suggests no transmission from or within the performer pool and no excess risk to performers.

Effective immediately, any performer with a current clear PASS test panel is approved to return to work. The production hold procedures, which have been in place since 2017, were designed in collaboration with testing partners at that time. These procedures dictate that once an HIV+ test for a performer is confirmed, all performers who have been potentially exposed are brought in for retesting. The retesting is conducted via industry-standard HIV RNA testing, also known as PCR or NAT. RNA tests can detect HIV as early as 5-10 days after infection, though PASS requires at least 14 days post-exposure. This surpasses the eclipse period and can detect early HIV infection in 95% of the population.

JRL CHARTS Gay Adult News confirmed the lifting of the hold, with Senior Editor Keith Witchka reporting from Las Vegas, NV, on June 12, 2025. Fleshbot Business also reported on the lifting of the hold, noting that PASS sent out a notice informing that filming may resume as normal. Fleshbot Business also commended the affected performer for their proactivity and assistance in working with PASS during an exceptionally stressful time, emphasizing the importance of protecting the performer's privacy and providing support and compassion.

PASS Protocols and Risk Mitigation

PASS sets guidance and policy to minimize the infectious disease risk to adult performers as much as is feasible. There has been no transmission of HIV on a PASS-compliant set since 2004. While acknowledging that there is no way to entirely eliminate the risk of infectious disease transmission when there is interaction between humans, PASS aims to reduce this risk. The organization creates adult industry-standard testing policy and operates a digital clearinghouse for work availability data. The PASS database stores binary yes/no ‘work clearance’ data, meaning no individual test results are uploaded to PASS. Clinical staff with appropriate licensure at the testing partner make a work clearance determination based on the results from the testing panel. The testing protocol requires 9 different tests for 7 STIs, and clearance is given for 14 days.

Talent can further reduce the risk of HIV by working with talent tested in adherence with PASS’s 14-day protocol. Other tools include using PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis), a medicine that reduces the risk of acquiring HIV from sex by 99%, and using barriers like condoms, which can reduce the risk of HIV transmission by 90-95% when used consistently and correctly.

Industry Response and Context

The news of the production hold being lifted was disseminated across various industry platforms. LA Direct Models published the announcement on June 11, 2025, while JRL CHARTS Gay Adult News and Fleshbot Business both reported on June 12, 2025. The original announcement was written by Adam Barrios on June 12. The prompt lifting of the hold after retesting aligns with established PASS procedures designed to maintain performer safety and industry continuity.

The adult industry relies on these protocols to manage health risks, particularly concerning sexually transmitted infections. The swift resolution of this recent incident, with all exposed talent testing negative, reinforces the effectiveness of the current system in place since 2017. The collaborative efforts between PASS, Talent Testing Service, and performers are central to managing such situations.

Key Facts

  • The production hold, initiated on June 10, was lifted on June 12, 2025.
  • Talent Testing Service confirmed all known exposed talent retested negative for HIV.
  • The retesting utilized industry-standard HIV RNA testing (PCR or NAT).
  • PASS requires at least 14 days post-exposure for testing, surpassing the eclipse period.
  • No HIV transmission has occurred on a PASS-compliant set since 2004.
  • Current production hold procedures have been in place since 2017.