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Russia: Bill proposing to abolish mandatory deportation of foreigners with HIV submitted for review
MP proposed to change legislation in favour of infected migrants
April 22, 2021
US: Bill proposed in Missouri removes HIV-specific language from state law and reflects more recent research
Changes to HIV laws moving in Missouri Legislature, but anti-discrimination win proves elusive
April 15, 2021
US: Bill to decriminalise HIV transmission advances to the Senate in Illinois
Illinois House votes to decriminalize HIV transmission
April 15, 2021
Russia: Deporting migrants with HIV from Russia is not only inhumane but also economically unprofitable
State asked to stop expulsion of migrants with HIV
April 8, 2021
US: The Coverage of a recent case of HIV criminalisation in Ohio shows why the law needs to change
Dayton Man’s Arrest Shines Light on Ohio’s Outdated Laws on HIV Criminalization
April 2, 2021
US[Update]: Virginia Governor signs bill to amend HIV criminalisation law
Northam acts on final pieces of legislation from special session
March 31, 2021
US: Senator introduces a bill in Nevada that would modernise HIV laws in line with other communicable diseases
Democratic Senator seeks overhaul of HIV laws she says will help remove stigma
March 25, 2021
US: Bill in Pennsylvania would increase penalty for spitting on police officer to felony if HIV positive
Pennsylvania state House passes bill upping penalty for spitting on police officers
March 20, 2021
Russia: The deportation of people living with HIV is outdated, bad for public health and economically ineffective
“He sees his children only by video link.” How the law to deport migrants with HIV turns foreigners into illegal immigrants and destroys families
March 18, 2021