### Question
How is the term State defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 12902* as the following:

> a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any agency or instrumentality thereof that is established pursuant to legislation and designated by the chief executive to act on behalf of the jurisdiction with regard to provisions of this chapter

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12902*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 131-HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PERSONS WITH AIDS**

