A Resolution designating February 28, 2026, as "HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This resolution designates February 28, 2026, as "HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania. The resolution recognizes advancements in HIV treatment and prevention, acknowledges the issue of HIV criminalization in the state, and highlights the disproportionate impact of such laws on marginalized communities. It calls for elected officials to consider updating or repealing outdated HIV criminalization laws and encourages public education about HIV and HIV criminalization.
Key provisions
- Designates February 28, 2026, as "HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.
- Recognizes advancements in HIV treatment and prevention.
- Addresses the issue of HIV criminalization.
- Highlights the disproportionate impact on marginalized communities.
- Calls for review and potential reform of HIV criminalization laws.
- Encourages public education about HIV and HIV criminalization.
Who is affected
- Individuals living with HIV in Pennsylvania
- Marginalized communities (specifically, people of color, women, sex workers, the LGBTQ+ community)
- Elected officials in Pennsylvania
- Pennsylvania residents
Notable changes
- The resolution addresses the issue of HIV criminalization, which has been criticized for disproportionately affecting certain groups.
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- Pn 2782 Html
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Benjamin Sanchez
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