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HIV Criminalization in the United States: A Sourcebook on State and Federal HIV Criminal Law and Practice, CHLP (updated February 2022)

A resource for lawyers and community advocates outlining punitive laws, policies, and cases affecting PLHIV in all 50 states. It may be used as an aid for attorneys of PLHIV prosecuted for “HIV exposure” or non-disclosure of HIV status, as well as for advocates who want to reform the HIV criminal laws in their state.

The PJP Update, Positive Justice Project (January 2022)

The latest news on HIV criminalization from the Positive Justice Project, including CHLP's call to DOJ to investigate laws in Ohio and Tennessee for violating the ADA, support for Rep. Barbara Lee's REPEAL HIV Discrimination Act, and up-to-the-minute updates from state legislatures around the country.

Charts, Tables, and Graphs

Florida Bill Comparison Guide, CHLP (2021)

Three HIV-related bills were introduced in the Florida legislature in December 2021.

The PJP Update, Positive Justice Project (September 2021)

News from the Positive Justice Project on HIV decriminalization work from states across the country plus links to the latest webinars, meetings and media resources.

The PJP Update, Positive Justice Project (May 2021)

News from the Positive Justice Project on HIV decriminalization work from states across the country plus links to the latest webinars, meetings and media resources.

To End the HIV Epidemic, Health Care Professionals Need Sexual Health Literacy, CHLP (2021)

Community/NGO Statements & Resolutions

Joint Statement: COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution and the American Criminal Legal and Detention Systems, CHLP, et al. (2020)

CHLP, the NACDL and the APA released a joint statement calling for all individuals living and working in the nation’s jails, prisons, and other detention facilities to be prioritized in the COVID-19 vaccination process.

HIV Criminal Law Reform, Before and After: Washington, CHLP (2020)

HIV Criminal Law Reform, Before and After: Texas, CHLP (2020)

HIV Criminal Law Reform, Before and After: North Carolina (2020)

HIV Criminal Law Reform, Before and After: Michigan (2020)

HIV Criminal Law Reform, Before and After: Iowa, CHLP (2020)