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PA HR94

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Benjamin Waxman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates February 28, 2025, as "HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania
  • Recognizes that individuals with HIV who have an undetectable viral load (less than 200 copies per milliliter of blood) cannot transmit HIV through sexual contact
  • Acknowledges HIV criminalization laws have disproportionately affected people of color, women, sex workers, and LGBTQ+ individuals
  • Cites the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2019 Plan for Ending the HIV Epidemic, noting stigma as a barrier to healthcare access
  • Encourages elected officials to consider updating or repealing outdated HIV criminalization laws and practices

Legislative Description

Designating February 28, 2025, as "HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day" in Pennsylvania.

Last Action

Referred to Health

3/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Health3/3/2025

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