Health CareCalifornia Will Allow Pharmacists To Dispense HIV Prevention MedicationOctober 7, 2019Californians will be able acquire HIV prevention medication without a prescription starting in July 2020.
State GovernmentBrown Lowers HIV Transmittal Penalty, Rejects State Parks Smoking BanOctober 6, 2017 | Ben AdlerFor the second year in a row, Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed legislation that would have smoking at California state parks and beaches. Meanwhile, he signed a bill that reduces the penalty for intentionally transmitting HIV to another person.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: Employer Equal Pay Reporting, Reducing Crime For HIV TransmittalSeptember 8, 2017 | Sammy Caiola | Ben AdlerThe California Legislature moved forward Thursday on bills that would require employers to report on the pay gap between male and female employees, and to lighten the penalty for intentionally transmitting HIV. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Want To Repeal HIV Criminalization LawsMarch 9, 2017Some California lawmakers want to repeal laws passed at the height of the AIDS epidemic that they say unfairly punish HIV-positive people based on outdated science.
State GovernmentCalifornia Lawmakers Want To Repeal HIV Criminalization LawsMarch 8, 2017(AP) - Some California lawmakers want to repeal laws passed at the height of the AIDS epidemic that they say unfairly punish HIV-positive people based on outdated science.
Health CareAnthem Expands Delivery of HIV/AIDS MedicationsJune 22, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonAnthem Inc., is expanding how members get prescriptions for HIV/AIDS medications.