Massachusetts At A Glance
LGBT Issues
Anti-Discrimination Law »
Massachusetts’ anti-discrimination law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and HIV status. More »
Family Law »
Same-sex couples can marry in Massachusetts. The "1913" law initially used to prevent most non-Massachusetts same-sex couples from marrying has been repealed, so now any same-sex couple who meets the marriage requirements can be legally married in Massachusetts. Single gay people can adopt in Massachusetts; 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 Massachusetts’ hate crimes laws. More »
Students' Rights »
Massachusetts law forbids discrimination in public schools on the basis of sexual orientation. More »
HIV/AIDS Issues
HIV Anti-Discrimination Law »
Massachusetts has enacted anti-discrimination laws protecting people with HIV from discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations. More »
HIV Testing and Privacy »
Massachusetts law requires informed written consent for HIV testing and release of HIV-related medical information. More »
Other HIV-Related Laws »
Massachusetts law permits the Department of Public Health to establish needle exchange programs, but unfortunately requires "local approval" for the siting of a program. More »
GLAD's Work in Massachusetts
Join Us At This Upcoming Event!
11th Annual Spirit of Justice Award Dinner
The Spirit of Justice Award was created to recognize one individual whose work and achie... RSVP »
Join Us At This Upcoming Event!
Laramie Project Community Impact Panel Discussion
GLAD is partnering with ArtsEmerson/Tectonic Theater Project’s production of The Laramie... Details »
From the Docket
O’Donnabhain v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Victory! On February 2, 2010, the U.S. Tax Court issued an important decision in O’Donnabhain v.... Details »
Legislation
Help Ensure CORI Reform is Signed into Law
GLAD is working with a number of other organizations in the Commonwealth CORI Coalition to pass... Details »
News
Amended Judgment Entered in Gill DOMA Challenge
An amended judgment was entered August 18, 2010 in Gill v. Office of Personnel Management, GLAD’s challenge to the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA).... More »
