Your Rights in Vermont
GLAD won an historic ruling from the Vermont Supreme Court in 1999 recognizing the right for same-sex couples to have their relationships afforded the same legal benefits, protections, and obligations as marriage under Vermont law. This decision in Baker v. State of Vermont led to Vermont's landmark Civil Union law.
LGBT Issues
Anti-Discrimination Law
Vermont’s anti-discrimination law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation, HIV status and gender identity. More →
Family Law
Same-sex couples can marry in Vermont. Single gay people can adopt in Vermont; same-sex couples can jointly become the legal parents of a child. More →
Hate Crimes, Sex Laws and Police
Sexual orientation and gender identity are protected characteristics under Vermont’s hate crimes laws. More →
Students' Rights
Vermont law forbids discrimination in public schools on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. More →
HIV/AIDS Issues
HIV Anti-Discrimination Law
Vermont has enacted anti-discrimination laws protecting people with HIV from discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations. More →
HIV Testing and Privacy
Vermont does not have a statute mandating specific informed consent for an HIV test or release of HIV-related medical information, but there are general laws that provide some protections. More →
Other HIV-Related Laws
Vermont law permits community-based needle exchange programs. More →
GLAD’s Work in Vermont
From the Docket
Miller-Jenkins v. Miller-Jenkins
Update: On April 22, an arrest was made in the custody case involving former civil union partners… More →
Legislative Advocacy
Vermont Adds Gender Identity to Anti-Discrimination Law
Vermont joins Maine and Rhode Island as the third New England state to protect transgender… More →
News
GLAD Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Pedersen DOMA Challenge
Today, Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders (GLAD) asked the Supreme Court to review Pedersen v. Office of Personnel Management, a lawsuit… More →