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• On maintaining funding to end HIV item.
• outcomes for people living with HIV.
• The story is similar for those living with HIV/AIDS.
• The story is similar for those living with HIV/AIDS.
• The story is similar for those living with HIV/AIDS.

Bills: HF2434

Keywords: healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding, 1183, house

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• Already, the Department of Health is refusing to have Biktarvy, one of the most effective treatments in HIV
• So the ripple effect to the local level, you're going to find that people living with HIV/AIDS at maybe
• But we urge, as a community, I am speaking on behalf of about 130,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in
• care, ...that special relationship you have with your physician as a woman, in HIV care, you build a
• And I can't tell you what that means to a lot of us, that HIV, we continue to honor that bipartisan And

Bills: S0068, S0096, S0340, S0428, S0606, S1480, S7018

Keywords: pediatric care, emergency departments, hospital regulations, patient safety, health care standards, veterans, dental care, healthcare, grant program, income assistance, human trafficking, nurse licensure, registered nurse, RN, licensed practical nurse, LPN, Florida Board of Nursing, Department of Health, licensure by examination, nursing education

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard public comment first on the AIDS Drug Assistance Program and the iBudget waiver. Testimony on the HIV program warned that proposed Department of Health changes could disrupt care for thousands of clients, create confusion, and force people off life-saving medications; a senator suggested affected clients explore medically needy and FQHC/340B options. Testimony on iBudget urged support for a roughly 7% rate adjustment for direct support professionals, citing rising costs and the need to sustain the developmental disabilities workforce. The committee then considered several bills. SB 428 expanded Florida’s swim lesson voucher program from children ages 0-4 to ages 1-7 and was reported favorably. SB 68 required hospitals with emergency departments to adopt pediatric emergency care policies, training, equipment standards, and readiness assessments; an amendment aligning reporting dates with the House was adopted, and the bill was reported favorably. SB 1718 lengthened the time an adult may stay in an out-of-home placement before being treated as a visitor, reduced background screening burdens for foster families, made the Step Into Success program permanent, and created a best-practices program; it was also reported favorably. The committee next approved SB 606, which adds drowning-prevention and safe-bathing education to postpartum materials and requires related compliance records, and SB 96, which expands the Veterans Dental Care Grant Program to veterans up to 400% of the federal poverty level; an amendment removed the bill’s specific $500,000 appropriation so funding can be handled in the budget process. SB 340 required nursing education to include a two-hour human trafficking course before licensure, and SB 1480 created a grandfathering process for certain area-of-critical-need health care providers if federal designations change, both of which were reported favorably. The committee adjourned after all bills passed their roll calls.

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• securing Health and Human Services funding for cities and minorities communities most impacted by the HIV
• National Association of People with AIDS, he helped reduce stigma through the establishment of National HIV
• Baker's long and impactful career, he served on the boards of many groups committed to addressing the HIV
• Today we recognize a great man who fought to end HIV in this country.
• humbly ask that it does so in memory of Antonio Cornelius Baker and in recognition of National Black HIV

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• Speaker, members, in recognition of your National Black HIV-AIDS Awareness Day on February the 7th, I
• securing health and human services funding for cities and minority communities most impacted by the HIV-AIDS
• National Association of People with AIDS, he helped reduce stigma. through the establishment of National HIV
• outspoken and impactful career, he served on the boards of many groups committed to addressing the HIV-AIDS
• Today we recognize a great man who fought to end HIV in this country.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• But HIV tests, you can actually get over-the-counter HIV tests.
• People are getting HIV tests at carnivals, festivals, etc.
• So we are one of the only states where HIV is expanding.
• once they get HIV.
• Chair Livingston, yes. an HIV treatment plan once they get HIV.

Bills: SB1041, SB1088, SB1118, SB1128, SB1168, SB1176, SB1189, SB1207, SB1250, SB1272, SB1274, SB1286, SB1428, SB1457, SB1461, SB1503, SB1519, SB1537, SB1582, SB1618, SB1654, SB1713, SB1827, SCR1012, SCR1020

Keywords: electronic monitoring, nursing care, assisted living, resident rights, privacy, consent, surveillance, cybersecurity, homeland security, artificial intelligence, state appropriation, VPN security, zero trust, housing, zoning, middle housing, urban development, duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes

Summary: The committee began with Senate Bill 1272, which would provide $5 million for the City of Douglas as a state match for the Douglas Port of Entry project. The chair adopted a Livingston amendment changing the funding source from the General Fund to the Water Supply Development Revolving Fund. Senator Gowen, Douglas Mayor Jose Grijalva, and city staff testified that the project could unlock $678 million in federal funding, create jobs, improve trade and national security, and generate future tax revenue. The bill passed 15-0 with three present and one not voting. Senate Bill 1503 was then amended with a strike-everything to expand the state death benefit for first responders to include pilots employed by law enforcement agencies, retroactive to January 1, 2026, and subject to voter approval. Senator Gowen and DPS Director Colonel Jeffrey Glover said the change would ensure the family of a DPS aviation supervisor killed in a helicopter crash would qualify for the benefit. The committee approved the bill 18-0 with one not voting. Senate Bill 1274 was converted by strike-everything amendment into a timeshare salesperson licensing measure, creating a separate license and training path focused on timeshare sales. Supporters said the change would better prepare salespeople and streamline licensing, while the sponsor said it would make government more efficient. The bill passed 17-1 with one not voting. Senate Bill 1286, dealing with veterinary telemedicine, was also approved after negotiated changes extended most telemedicine prescription periods to 30 days, kept antimicrobials at 14 days with no renewal, and allowed longer flea-and-tick prescriptions; supporters said it would help rural and disabled pet owners. It passed 18-0 with one not voting. The committee next considered Senate Bill 1519 on off-highway vehicles. A hostile strike-everything amendment proposing paid family and medical leave failed 7-11 with one not voting. The committee then adopted a Lopez amendment and advanced the underlying bill, which raises the OHV weight threshold from 2,500 to 3,500 pounds and adjusts registration and funding provisions. Supporters said it reflects newer enclosed and electric vehicles and helps trail funding, while opponents warned of trail damage and said the issue should wait for the study committee. The bill passed 10-7 with one present and one not voting. Senate Bill 1618, which updates the Military Affairs Commission, expands its membership and duties, and creates a military affairs fund, drew mixed testimony about whether it would strengthen Arizona’s ability to attract and retain military missions or shift the commission away from its traditional support role; it passed 10-6 with two present and one not voting. Finally, Senate Concurrent Resolution 1020, which would send to voters a CPI-based annual adjustment to legislative salaries, passed 9-8 with one present and one not voting after members debated legislative compensation, citizen-legislator concerns, and whether the change would broaden access to public service.

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• Titles 18, 29, and 31 of the Delaware Code relating to insurance coverage for treatment to prevent HIV
• Title 29, and Title 31 of the Delaware Code relating to insurance coverage for treatment to prevent HIV
• includes essential support services that are necessary for safe and effective treatment, including HIV
• prevention medications, PrEP, which prevents HIV infection before exposure, and PEP, which prevents
• HIV infection after possible exposure.

Summary: The Senate received a large number of House communications and committee reports, including several nominations and many bills and resolutions returned from House committees or passed by the House. Committee reports covered a wide range of topics, including education, health, judiciary, finance, housing, transportation, emergency management, and business/technology. The Senate also assigned several measures to committees for further consideration and noted upcoming committee meetings. The chamber confirmed three nominations by roll call: Michael T. Scuse to the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission, J. Eric Firewold to the University of Delaware Board of Trustees, and Joan F. Coker to the University of Delaware Board of Trustees. The Senate also passed Consent Calendar 66, which included Senate Concurrent Resolution 223 on DIA broadcast access for playoff and championship games and House Concurrent Resolution 149 designating June 12, 2026, as Loving Day in Delaware. Members discussed Loving Day and the importance of recognizing interracial marriage rights, with Senator Huxstable, Senator Buckson, and Senator Townsend offering remarks. On the floor, the Senate passed House Bill 141, requiring a firearm responsibilities notice for gun purchasers, after debate over gun safety and industry burden; House Substitute 1 for House Bill 200, as amended, expanding insurance coverage for HIV prevention medications PrEP and PEP; House Bill 426, modernizing municipal street-aid reporting; and Senate Resolution 21, directing a study of portable solar generation devices and related safety and utility issues. The Senate also passed Consent Agenda O, a large package of bills covering topics such as money transmission and stablecoins, nursing advancement, pilot licenses, commerce and trade, subaqueous lands, driver’s license loss due to medical issues, residential speed limits, electronic bidding, family court jurisdiction, agency regulations, technical corrections to multiple local charters, and other measures. The Senate then recessed until June 25, 2026.

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• PrEPAP provides assistance with medication and medical out-of-pocket costs related to HIV prevention
• for clients at risk of acquiring HIV.
• services, both for people with HIV and those at greatest risk of HIV.
• HIV, and to that end, the community organizations have put together a proposal for how we feel those
• and prevent additional HIV infections.

Keywords: 988, house, all

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• Do you feel that there would be more HIV/AIDS? AIDS?
• And therefore, that could impact our recovery community organizations as well as our HIV programs.
• And next one is looks like Lauren Burn, HIV Resource Center.
• Lauren Burn, HIV Resource Center. >> You turn your microphone on, please.
• one is looks like Lauren Burn, HIV one is looks like Lauren Burn, HIV resource<01:34:46.000>

Keywords: 1191, senate, all

Transcript Highlights:

• Already, the Department of Health is refusing to have Biktarvy, one of the most effective treatments in HIV
• The ripple effect at the local level is that people living with HIV/AIDS at maybe 300% are not going
• We urge, as a community, I am speaking on behalf of about 130,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in the
• similar to how a gynecologist, that special relationship you have with your physician as a woman, in HIV
• And I can't tell you what that means to a lot of us, that HIV, we continue to honor that bipartisan..

Summary: The Appropriations Committee on Health and Human Services heard public comment on several health and human services funding concerns before moving through a series of bills. Testimony at the start focused on the AIDS Drug Assistance Program, with a client warning that proposed changes to eligibility and drug access could disrupt care for thousands of people living with HIV/AIDS, and urging the Legislature to intervene. Another speaker asked for support for the iBudget waiver, saying provider costs have risen and requesting about a 7% increase for direct support professionals to help stabilize the developmental disabilities workforce. The committee then unanimously reported favorably several bills. SB 428 expanded Florida’s swim lesson voucher program from children ages 0-4 to ages 1-7, based on drowning-prevention recommendations. SB 68 required hospitals with emergency departments to adopt pediatric emergency care policies, training, equipment standards, and readiness assessments; an amendment aligned reporting dates with the House version. SB 1718 changed the definition of when an adult visitor in an out-of-home placement becomes a non-visitor, reducing repeated background checks, made the Step Into Success pilot permanent, adjusted foster youth stipends, and created a best-practices program within the Florida Institute for Child Welfare. The committee also approved SB 606, which adds drowning-prevention and safe-bathing education to postpartum materials provided to new parents and requires hospitals and birthing centers to document compliance; members highlighted bathtub drownings as a key concern. SB 96 expanded eligibility for the Veterans Dental Care Grant Program to veterans up to 400% of the federal poverty level, while an amendment removed the bill’s specific appropriation so funding can be handled in the budget process. SB 340 required nursing students to complete a two-hour human trafficking course before taking the NCLEX. SB 1480 created a grandfathering process for certain health care providers in federally designated areas of critical need if an area is de-designated, to avoid disrupting patient-provider relationships. All bills were reported favorably, and the committee adjourned at the end of the agenda.

Transcript Highlights:

• to present AB 309, which will support California's comprehensive strategy to prevent the spread of HIV
• After decreasing for almost 30 years, HIV diagnoses began increasing again in 2021 and 2022.
• After decreasing for almost 30 years, HIV diagnoses began increasing again in 2021 and 2022.
• In doing so, this bill will reaffirm California's commitment to research-driven and effective HIV and
• Nearly 5,000 Californians every year now still are getting HIV, but less than 400 of them are actually

Summary: The Assembly Health Committee met on April 8 and heard a long series of bills, beginning with AB 54 on medication abortion access. The author and supporters, including the Attorney General’s office and reproductive justice advocates, said the bill would protect California’s medication abortion supply chain and shield providers and manufacturers from civil, criminal, and professional liability. Opponents from the California Family Council argued the bill removes safeguards and increases risks. The bill was moved forward on a committee motion. The committee then heard several reproductive and public health measures, including AB 551 to create a pilot program supporting emergency departments in providing reproductive health services, AB 260 to protect medication abortion access and telehealth, AB 309 to remove sunset dates on laws allowing pharmacy syringe sales and lawful possession of sterile syringes, AB 536 to preserve colorectal cancer screening coverage if federal guidelines are challenged, AB 804 to make housing support services a Medi-Cal benefit, AB 594 to address student health insurance billing and transparency, AB 836 to study and expand the midwifery workforce, AB 1418 to collect data on health coverage for eligible employees, and AB 1500 to maintain and expand the abortion.ca.gov information site. Supporters emphasized access, preventive care, workforce shortages, and public health benefits, while opponents raised concerns about abortion, syringe distribution, and the focus of state resources. Most measures were advanced by committee vote, with roll calls showing broad support and a few no votes from members on some bills. The final bill discussed in the transcript was AB 1037, which would update substance use disorder laws to reflect evidence-based, harm-reduction approaches and remove barriers to treatment. The author and supporters described it as a compassionate response to overdose and treatment access problems, while law enforcement opposition argued it would encourage drug use and endanger communities. The transcript cuts off during testimony on AB 1037, so no final committee action on that bill is shown in the provided text.

Transcript Highlights:

• In 1984, the first case of HIV in Alabama... ...In 1984, the first case of HIV in Alabama.
• At our clinic, our youngest patient is 16 who has HIV.
• At our clinic, our youngest patient is 16 who has HIV.
• Right now, they have the highest prevalence of HIV in the nation.
• Right now, they have the highest prevalence of HIV in the nation.

Keywords: 1136, house, all

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• ... ...has proposed that would push people living with HIV in Florida off of the ADAP program, which
• Michael Emmanuel Rainer, a person living with HIV/AIDS, a client of the AIDS Drug Assistance Program.
• They are not communicating with the HIV community, which has us in deep fear.
• is prevention, by suppressing someone's HIV viral load so that we don't transmit the virus.
• Rainer. ...access to HIV medications, you are also taking a great step in preventing new cases of HIV

Bills: S2500, S2502, S2504, S7028, S2506, S2508, S2510, S2512, S2514, S2516, S2518, S0482, S0678, S0984, S1016, S1074, S1706, S7030

Keywords: budget, appropriation, education funding, healthcare, environmental protection, infrastructure, local government, Appropriations Act, funding, education, rural development, economic assistance, collective bargaining, state employees, labor relations, impasse resolution, negotiations, retirement, elected officials, Deferred Retirement Option Program

Summary: The committee heard presentations on the Senate’s proposed 2026-2027 budget, SPB 2500, with chairs outlining major spending in K-12 education, higher education, health and human services, criminal and civil justice, transportation/tourism/economic development, and agriculture/environment/general government. Highlights included a $115 billion overall budget, pay raises for state employees and public safety workers, major K-12 funding increases and enrollment supplements, higher education workforce and nursing investments, expanded Medicaid/KidCare and behavioral health funding, corrections and law enforcement operational funding, transportation and housing investments, and significant environmental and water quality spending. Members asked about civic education funding, declining enrollment, professor retention, APD waiver waitlists, cultural grant allocations, and other line items. Public testimony also addressed HIV/AIDS drug assistance funding and prison air conditioning. SPB 2500 was adopted as a committee bill after amendment consideration and a roll call vote. The committee then took up implementing and related budget bills, including SPB 2502 (implementing the General Appropriations Act), SPB 2504 (state employee bargaining placeholder), SB 7028 (Florida Retirement System contribution rates and related retirement changes), SPB 2506 (fuel tax distributions), SPB 2508 (state agency law enforcement radio system surcharge), SPB 2510 (termination of an unused court trust fund), SPB 2512 (new judgeships), SPB 2514 (K-12 conforming changes), SPB 2516 (higher education conforming changes), and SPB 2518 (health conforming changes). Most were explained as technical or conforming measures tied to the budget, and all were reported favorably as committee bills, with SB 7028 amended to direct a portion of increased contributions to disability and line-of-duty death benefits in the FRS investment plan. The committee also heard and passed several member bills, including CS for SB 1074 on rounding rules for cash transactions in a world without pennies, CS for SB 678 restoring the alcohol loss deduction framework for distributors, and SB 964 on firefighter cancer benefits and prevention. SB 964 drew the most discussion, with questions about the one-year death-benefit window, the separate $25,000 cancer diagnosis payment, and whether the bill could create gaps in coverage for firefighters diagnosed or dying just outside the new time limits. Firefighter representatives testified in support, saying the bill would provide clearer protections for members and families. All of these measures were reported favorably.

Transcript Highlights:

• Funding to end HIV item.
• Recommitting to Minnesota's comprehensive long-term plan to end new HIV infections and improve health
• outcomes for people living with HIV.
• The story is similar for those living with HIV/AIDS.
• Senior nutrition and HIV services can be the difference between living independently or needing more.

Bills: HF2434

Keywords: healthcare, personal care assistance, worker retention, disability services, state funding

Transcript Highlights:

• To $45.8 million in HIV vendor drug rebates.
• HIV STD prevention, shockingly.
• So it seems like that would really help with adherence to HIV treatment.
• HIV is one.
• What is the reason Texas is not covering this highly-affected HIV viral?

Keywords: 1184, house, all

Transcript Highlights:

• If you move to the next slide. title of that slide is new HIV diagnoses at 2014 through 2023.
• Okay, so I'll go to the next slide, new HIV.
• Um, but we, um, we do administer the Texas HIV medication program or THMP which provides HIV medication
• So this medication program is critical because of a person with HIV. can successfully treat their HIV
• HIV to other people.

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• blood for infectious diseases, but there are window periods for each infectious disease, including HIV
• So, blood banks have directed donor blood, which became very much needed during the HIV period in the
• So, for instance, For HIV, the window period is 10 days.
• You could be infected with HIV for 10 days before the test turns positive.
• James Kilgore, who underwent heart bypass and received HIV-tainted blood from now Carter Blood Care,

Keywords: 1184, house, all

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• do test all blood for infectious diseases, but there are window periods for each infectious disease, HIV
• This became very much needed during the HIV, uh, period of time in the early 1980s.
• For HIV 10 days. You could be infected with HIV for 10 days before the test turns positive.
• One of the lawsuits was James Kilgore, who underwent heart bypass and received HIV tainted blood from
• Um, this was written during the HIV crisis or epidemic, well, it's still going on, but, um, and it says

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• Colorado Springs, was appointed to the Colorado Governor's AIDS Council, served as a member of Colorado's HIV
• Prevention Community Planning Group, and on Clinton's administration's Presidential Advisory Council on HIV
• Council, served as a member<00:04:20.959> of<00:04:21.079> Colorado's<00:04:21.840> HIV
• <00:04:22.320> Prevention member of Colorado's HIV Prevention member of Colorado's HIV Prevention
• <00:04:28.960> AIDS, Advisory Council on HIV AIDS, Advisory Council on HIV AIDS, and<00:04

Keywords: 926, house, all

Summary: The House began with a moment of silence and read two adopted House Concurrent Resolutions. HCR 298 recognized the importance of the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife’s fish culture program and hatcheries to aquatic sustainability, recreational fishing, education, and the economy. HCR 300 honored the life and work of Terry Anderson, a Vermont AIDS advocate, Democratic Party leader, and longtime activist; members offered personal tributes to his compassion, mentorship, and political leadership, and the resolution was sent to his family and the Vermont Democratic Party. The chamber then took up several bills returned from the Senate. H. 583, relating to clinical decision-making, was explained as having minor Senate amendments adjusting dates and adding collaboration language for Green Mountain Care Board reporting; the House Health Care Committee recommended concurrence, and the House agreed. H. 657, relating to Department for Children and Families programming, was also amended in small ways, including changes to language on Social Security benefits for youth in foster care, certification forms for unaccompanied youth, and an effective date; after debate about whether the bill could affect family separation, the House adopted the Senate changes by roll call vote, 133-2. The House next considered S. 202 on portable solar energy generation devices. The Senate’s changes narrowed landlord-related language and updated appliance efficiency standards; the House Energy Committee then proposed a further amendment striking the Senate’s addition of electric motors from the efficiency list, citing conflicting testimony, and the House concurred with that further amendment. Members also discussed notice procedures between tenants and landlords and the safety rationale for the bill. Finally, the House passed S. 208 on standards for law enforcement identification and S. 212 on potable water supply and wastewater system connections, both in concurrence with proposals of amendment. The House then recessed until 1:00 p.m.

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• It adds $1.4 million for HIV case management and wraparound services to HIV patients. And, Mr.
• It adds $1.4 million for HIV case management and wraparound services to HIV patients. And, Mr.
• It adds $1.4 million for HIV case management and wraparound services to HIV patients. And, Mr.

Keywords: 1204, all

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• or slow down that Cliff um these HIV or slow down that Cliff um these HIV services<01:00:12.559>
• We're seeing an increase in the number of new HIV diagnoses.
• outbreak and eventually you know end HIV outbreak and eventually you know end HIV in Housing stabilization
• <01:29:23.520> funding addressing the HIV funding addressing the HIV funding um<01:29:24.760
• at a really good spot to combat HIV at a really good spot to combat HIV spread<01:29:37.239>

Keywords: 1183, house