Vermont At A Glance
LGBT Issues
Anti-Discrimination Law »
Vermont’s anti-discrimination law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, HIV status and gender identity. More »
Family Law »
Same-sex couples can marry in Vermont. Single gay people can adopt in Vermont; same-sex couples can jointly become the legal parents of a child. More »
Hate Crimes, Sex Laws and Police »
Sexual orientation and gender identity are protected characteristics under Vermont’s hate crimes laws. More »
Students' Rights »
Vermont law forbids discrimination in public schools on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. More »
HIV/AIDS Issues
HIV Anti-Discrimination Law »
Vermont has enacted anti-discrimination laws protecting people with HIV from discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations. More »
HIV Testing and Privacy »
Vermont does not have a statute mandating specific informed consent for an HIV test or release of HIV-related medical information, but there are general laws that provide some protections. More »
Other HIV-Related Laws »
Vermont law permits community-based needle exchange programs. More »
GLAD's Work in Vermont
From the Docket
Miller-Jenkins v. Miller-Jenkins
Update: On April 22, an arrest was made in the custody case involving former civil union partners... Details »
Legislation
Vermont Adds Gender Identity to Anti-Discrimination Law
Vermont joins Maine and Rhode Island as the third New England state to protect transgender... Details »
News
GLAD Argues One Spouse At A Time Rule Applies to Civil Unions As Well As Marriages
In a case involving a man who married in Massachusetts without dissolving his Vermont civil union to a different man, GLAD will argue before the... More »
