Rhode Island At A Glance
LGBT Issues
Anti-Discrimination Law »
Rhode Island's anti-discrimination law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, HIV status and gender identity or expression. More »
Family Law »
Same-sex couples cannot marry in Rhode Island, but they can legally marry in Massachusetts. Single gay people can adopt in Rhode Island; in most case, 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 Rhode Island’s hate crimes laws. More »
Students' Rights »
Rhode Island law says that students, teachers and staff have the right to attend or work at a safe school. More »
HIV/AIDS Issues
HIV Anti-Discrimination Law »
Although there are some exceptions, Rhode Island law requires informed consent for HIV testing and release of HIV-related medical information. More »
HIV Testing and Privacy »
In Rhode Island, there are multiple laws that protect the privacy of medical information such as HIV. More »
Other HIV-Related Laws »
Under Rhode Island law, a pharmacy may sell hypodermic needles and syringes. Possession of a hypodermic needle is no longer illegal in Rhode Island. More »
GLAD's Work in Rhode Island
From the Docket
Tiverton School Committee v. McCullough & Boivin
GLAD worked with the ACLU of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island NEA on behalf of a retired teacher,... Details »
Legislation
GLAD and Marriage Equality Rhode Island
GLAD continues to work with our partner Marriage Equality Rhode Island (MERI) to advance an... Details »
News
Five Years After Goodridge, GLAD Announces “6x12”
Five years ago today, the world changed for the better when the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued its decision in GLAD’s marriage equality... More »
