Advocacy groups welcome new law, but seek punishment removal
State Del. Danica Roem introduced measure
SB 1138 still classifies virus transmission as a felony
State Del. Alfonso Lopez sponsored HB 2130
Gov. Ralph Northam is expected to sign measure
Governor delivered speech on first day of legislative session
HIV decriminalization among group's priorities
Equality Virginia describes plan as 'great relief'
COVID cancels Pride, devastates local businesses
From a pandemic to protests, 2020 is one for the history books