Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders

Celebrating 30 years as New England's leading legal rights organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation, HIV status and gender identity and expression.

Your Rights in New Hampshire

In 2004, GLAD applied for and won compensation from the federal September 11 Victim Compensation Fund on behalf of Nancy Walsh, a lesbian whose partner of 13 years was one of the passengers on Flight 11 who died on September 11.

At a Glance

  • New Hampshire’s anti-discrimination law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and HIV status. Learn More →
  • Same-sex couples cannot marry in New Hampshire; civil unions provide all the state benefits accorded to married couples. Learn More →
  • Single gay people can adopt in New Hampshire; same-sex couples can jointly become the legal parents of a child although in some cases that may require being in a civil union. Learn More →
  • Sexual orientation is a protected characteristic under New Hampshire’s hate crimes laws. Learn More →
  • New Hampshire has no law that specifically forbids discrimination in public schools on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression. Learn More →
  • Although there are some exceptions, New Hampshire law requires informed consent for HIV testing and release of HIV-related medical information. Learn More →

LGBT Issues

HIV/AIDS Issues

GLAD's Work in New Hampshire

From the Docket

AIDS Services for the Monadnock Region v. Town of Gilsum

Pending

GLAD filed suit September 24, 2008 in Keene Superior Court on behalf… Read More

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Legislation

New Hampshire’s Civil Union Law

January 01, 2008

As of January 1, 2008, New Hampshire same-sex couples are able to… Read More

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News

Five Years After Goodridge, GLAD Announces “6x12”

November 18, 2008

Five years ago today, the world changed for the better when the… Read More

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NH Publications

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Stories Matter

The more people know their LGBT and HIV+ family, friends, and neighbors, the more likely they are to support our rights and help us work toward full equality.Read More

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