Maine At A Glance
LGBT Issues
Anti-Discrimination Law »
Maine’s anti-discrimination law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, HIV status and gender identity or expression. More »
Family Law »
Same-sex couples are not able to marry in Maine (a marriage equality law passed by the legislature in 2009 was overturned by voter referendum). Domestic partnerships provide a few benefits accorded to married couples. Single gay people can adopt in Maine; same-sex couples can jointly become the legal parents of a child. More »
Hate Crimes, Sex Laws and Police »
Sexual orientation is a protected characteristic under Maine’s hate crimes laws. More »
Students' Rights »
Maine law forbids discrimination in public schools on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity or expression. More »
HIV/AIDS Issues
HIV Anti-Discrimination Law »
Maine has enacted anti-discrimination laws protecting people with HIV from discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodations. More »
HIV Testing and Privacy »
Although there are some exceptions, Maine law requires written informed consent the first time a person is tested for HIV and has a statute that requires written consent for the release of HIV-related medical information. More »
Other HIV-Related Laws »
Maine law authorizes the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention to certify needle exchange programs. More »
GLAD's Work in Maine
From the Docket
In re A.M.B.
GLAD filed an amicus brief with the Maine high court in support of a trangender man who was denied... Details »
Legislation
The Way Life Should Be: Marriage Equality in Maine
Update, July 31, 2009: Anti-equality organizers have filed signatures with the Secretary of... Details »
News
Maine High Court Orders New Hearing on Name Change Petition
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court has ordered that a transgender man previously denied a name change request by the Cumberland County Probate Court... More »
