New Hampshire News
AIDS Services Case Against Gilsum Advances in Cheshire Superior Court
The town of Gilsum’s effort to restrict a group home for people with HIV was set back today by a decision from Justice Brian Tucker of Cheshire Superior Court.
The decision granting AIDS Services of Monadnock Region (ASMR) the right to present its case in court is the result of an action filed …
New Hampshire House Passes Transgender Rights Protections
The New Hampshire House of Representatives voted today 188 - 187 to pass HB 415, “An Act Adding Certain Terms Regarding Non-discrimination to the Laws,” which would provide critical non-discrimination and hate crime protections to the state’s transgender citizens. The bill was originally voted …
NH House Passes Marriage Equality Bill
The New Hampshire House voted 186-179 today to pass a bill allowing same-sex couples to marry. The bill now moves to the Senate.
Earlier this week, the Vermont Senate passed a similar marriage equality bill 26-4. That bill will now be considered by the Vermont House.
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New Video Shows Need for Transgender Inclusive Laws
GLAD announces the launch of Everyone Matters: Dignity and Safety for Transgender People. The first of its kind video, produced in conjunction with Massachusetts Transgender Politcial Coalition and MassEquality, highlights the need for transgender-inclusive non-discrimination and hate crimes …
Five Years After Goodridge, GLAD Announces “6x12”
Five years ago today, the world changed for the better when the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued its decision in GLAD’s marriage equality case, Goodridge v. Department of Public Health. Six months later, same-sex couples started marrying, strengthening families, communities, and the …
AIDS Services Org Sues to End Illegal Restrictions on Group Home
GLAD has sued Gilsum, N.H., a small town near Keene, for illegally restricting services to people with HIV and Hepatitis C. We represent AIDS Services for the Mondanock Region (ASMR) which operates the Cleve Jones Wellness House, a group home where clients who cannot live independently receive …
Civil Unions in New Hampshire
As of January 1, 2008, New Hampshire same-sex couples are able to enter into civil unions. If you are a New Hampshire resident and have questions on the new law, please contact GLAD’s Legal InfoLine.
Victory for Gay New Hampshire Employees Seeking Family Benefits
GLAD declared victory today as the state of New Hampshire dropped its appeal in the case Bedford and Breen v. New Hampshire Community Technical College System. The case involves Patricia Bedford and Anne Breen, two state employees who sought the same benefits for their same-sex partners and their …
New Hampshire House Votes Down Anti-Gay Amendment
In another victory for equality, the New Hampshire House of Representatives voted Wednesday against CACR1, a proposed constitutional amendment that would ban all recognition of same-sex partnerships.
New Hampshire House Votes for Second Parent Adoption, Bill Moves to Senate
The New Hampshire House of Representatives today passed HB 51, which would allow two unmarried adults to adopt a child. The bill passed with a vote of 234-127, and now moves on to the Senate.
Second Parent Adoption:
1. Assures children that their relationship with both parents is stable and …