A Resolution designating February 28, 2025, as "HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
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- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Overview
This resolution aims to designate February 28, 2025, as "HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. The resolution recognizes advancements in HIV treatment and prevention, acknowledges the phenomenon of HIV criminalization – where individuals are prosecuted based on their HIV status – and highlights the disproportionate impact on marginalized communities. It calls for increased awareness and consideration of updating laws related to HIV criminalization.
Key provisions
- Designates February 28, 2025, as "HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes advancements in HIV treatment and prevention.
- Addresses the issue of HIV criminalization.
- Notes the disproportionate impact on marginalized groups.
- Calls for increased awareness of HIV and HIV criminalization.
- Encourages consideration of updating or repealing outdated HIV criminalization laws.
Who is affected
- Individuals living with HIV
- The LGBTQ+ community
- People of color
- Sex workers
- Elected officials in Pennsylvania
Notable changes
- The resolution addresses the issue of HIV criminalization, which is the prosecution of individuals based on their HIV status.
- It calls for a reevaluation of current laws and practices related to HIV criminalization.
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Cosponsors
Benjamin Sanchez
Jose Giral
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