Published December, 2018
Map: An Overview of States Criminalizing Viral Hepatitis, CHLP (updated May 2022)
This United States map identifies states (1) with laws that criminalize viral hepatitis; (2) the type of hepatitis criminalized; and (3) the type of behavior that is criminalized. Additionally, we note those states with laws and/or enhancements specific to law enforcement and/or corrections.
Originally published in 2018, this map was updated in May 2022.
NOTE: CHLP's work on viral hepatitis is made possible through generous funding from the Drug Policy Alliance and Gilead.
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