Josh Shapiro Repeals HIV Law that Made a Diagnosis a Felony Enhancement in Pennsylvania

Josh Shapiro repeals HIV law that made a diagnosis a felony enhancement in Pennsylvania

The Democrat signed a bipartisan law ending a felony enhancement rooted in AIDS-era fear and stigma.

Pennsylvania ends HIV sentencing enhancements to reduce stigma

The new law ends a provision that could escalate prostitution-related charges to a felony carrying up to seven years in prison. The post Pennsylvania scraps heightened criminal sentences for people living with HIV appeared first on PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news.

Bryan Fleury shares 35-year mission to end HIV stigma - The Reminder

A look at many of the thank you cards and poems Bryan Fleury has received over the years.Reminder Publishing submitted photo WEST SPRINGFIELD — For Bryan Fleury of West Springfield, living with HIV has never simply been about surviving. It has become a lifelong mission to educate others, reduce stigma and ensure young people have the information they need to protect themselves. “I’ve been living with HIV for 35 years, testing positive when this …