Transgender Issues News
Incarcerated Transgender Woman Can Pursue Case for Medical Care
A U.S. district court judge in Massachusetts has denied the government’s request to dismiss the case of Vanessa Adams, a Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) inmate with gender identity disorder (GID). For years, the BOP denied Ms. Adams treatment for her serious medical condition. As a result, Ms. …
GLAD Wins Equal Treatment for Transgender Taxpayers
The U.S. Tax Court today issued a long-awaited decision in O’Donnabhain v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, ruling that treatment for gender identity disorder (GID) qualifies as medical care under the Internal Revenue Code, and is therefore deductible.
“This decision treats Rhiannon O’Donnabhain …
MA Voters Favor Protecting Transgender People from Discrimination
New Poll Shows Broad and Deep Support for Current Legislation
A new poll shows that 76% of Massachusetts voters support passing a law prohibiting discrimination against transgender people in employment, housing, and public accommodations.
The poll, conducted by Lake Research Partners from …
ENDA Senate Committee Hearing November 5
The Federal Employment Non Discrimination Act (ENDA) will receive an important hearing November 5 in the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee. ENDA would prohibit employment discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill was heard in the House …
ENDA Committee Hearing Wednesday, September 23
The House Education and Labor Committee will hold the first full committee hearing on the federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) on Wednesday, September 23. ENDA would prohibit workplace discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans. The hearing is scheduled …
Hearing on MA Transgender Civil Rights Bill July 14
Read a wrap up of the hearing and see other material (including video) in the resources section below.
“An Act Relative to Gender-Based Discrimination and Hate Crimes” (H. 1728/S. 1687) was heard by Massachusetts’ Joint Committee on the Judiciary on Tuesday, July 14. This bill would give all …
NH Senate Approves Marriage Equality, Fails on Transgender Rights
The New Hampshire Senate voted 13-11 Wednesday to pass civil marriage equality legislation, with an amendment that spells out certain implementation measures. The bill will now return to the House - which approved the original legislation last month - for reconciliation, before moving on to the …
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 …
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 …
MA RMV Updates Policy for Changing Gender Markers
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) has revised its policy on changing gender markers on Massachusetts drivers’ licenses to more accurately reflect the experience of transition for transgender people.
Now, instead of having to submit medical proof of sex reassignment surgery as …