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. 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 »
Maine only requires that a patient be informed that an HIV test will be performed unless the patient declines, but 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
Nolan v. Labree
Addressing the issue of parentage in gestational surrogate births for the first time, the Maine... Details »
Legislation
Opposing An Act to Amend the Application of the ME Human Rights Act Regarding Public Accommodations
GLAD Transgender Rights Project Director Jennifer Levi presented testimony yesterday before the... Details »
News
New Anti-Bullying Law in Maine
Update: Governor LePage signed this bill into law on May 21.
The Maine Legislature voted last week to pass a revised version of the anti-bullying... More »
