### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 300ff*, **State** is defined as:

> any of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, or any territory of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 300ff*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER XXIV-HIV HEALTH CARE SERVICES PROGRAM > Part B-Care Grant Program > subpart i-general grant provisions**

