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Illinois Looks To Become The First State In 27 Years To Repeal HIV Exposure Laws

Illinois would only be the second state, behind Texas over 25 years ago, to repeal laws that criminalize HIV exposure put in place across the country in the late 1980s and early '90s. Evan Vucci/AP hide caption

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Illinois Looks To Become The First State In 27 Years To Repeal HIV Exposure Laws

The CDC indicates there is no evidence that HIV criminalization laws actually reduce HIV transmission. Now, Illinois is set to become the second state to repeal its decades-old HIV exposure law.

Illinois Looks To Become The First State In 27 Years To Repeal HIV Exposure Laws

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Key Florida Republicans Now Say Yes To Clean Needles For Drug Users

During one of his visits to the needle exchange van in Miami, Arrow was referred to inpatient drug treatment. Here, he displays keyrings marking milestones of his sobriety. Sammy Mack/WLRN hide caption

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Key Florida Republicans Now Say Yes To Clean Needles For Drug Users

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Florida has struggled for years with opioid overdoses — and the highest rate of HIV infection in the U.S. Lawmakers now hope needle exchanges and a "harm reduction" approach could help save lives.

Key Florida Republicans Now Say Yes To Clean Needles For Drug Users

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