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AL HR168

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/28/2012

Primary Sponsor

Laura Hall

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2012

AI Summary

  • Recognizes March 10, 2012, as National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day in Alabama.
  • Acknowledges that an estimated 25 percent of persons living with HIV in the United States are women and girls, with women comprising 23 percent of newly infected individuals.
  • Notes that young women between ages 13 and 19 face extremely high risk of HIV infection and that women encounter barriers in accessing HIV prevention, treatment, and care.
  • Identifies racial and ethnic disparities among women living with HIV/AIDS and cites poverty, violence, inequality, and discriminatory laws as contributing factors to increased vulnerability.
  • Encourages individuals, elected officials, and community-based organizations to take action to address the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls.

Legislative Description

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, recognized

Resolutions, Legislative

Last Action

Galliher motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

2/28/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules2/23/2012

Full Bill Text

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