The Center for HIV Law and Policy is a national resource and advocacy organization working to advance the rights of people affected by HIV. We combine an online HIV Policy Resource Bank, a creative national advocacy agenda, and case assistance focused on systems and institutions with significant impact on marginalized communities.

Guide to State-Level Legislative Advocacy

CHLP Original Publication | Letters and Other Advocacy Documents

This Guide to State-Level Legislative Advocacy is excerpted from CHLP's Community Advocate Toolkit, a go-to resource for community advocates working on state-level HIV criminalization modernization efforts. This quick-reference resource includes guidance on organizing state-level legislative advocacy on HIV criminalization, an overview of the legislative process, and suggestions for modernizing specific state laws. 

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