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DE HCR47
Concurrent Resolution
Status
5/14/2025
Primary Sponsor
Eric Morrison
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AI Summary
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Delaware experienced a 26% increase in new HIV diagnoses since 2020, prompting the General Assembly to formally acknowledge the growing HIV infection risk in the state
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Federal HIV prevention funding for Delaware was cut by nearly 70%, dropping from $1,539,000 in Fiscal Year 2023 to $490,000 in Fiscal Year 2024, including elimination of CDC Division of HIV Prevention funding
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Black and Hispanic Delawareans, LGBTQ+ individuals, and rural residents are identified as disproportionately affected by funding cuts and existing health disparities
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The resolution encourages expanded HIV testing, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) access, harm reduction programs, and culturally responsive outreach to address the crisis
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Copies of the resolution will be delivered to the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and Secretary of the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services
Legislative Description
Recognizing Rising Hiv Infection Rates, Federal Funding Cuts, And Growing Health Disparities In Delaware.
Last Action
Passed By Senate. Votes: 20 YES 1 ABSENT
5/14/2025