Vermont JRS 15: Joint resolution supporting Vermont’s transgender and non-binary community and declaring Vermont’s commitment to fighting discrimination and treating all citizens with respect and dignity

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R-165 Page 1 of 1
2025

VT LEG #383755 v.1
No. R-165. Joint resolution supporting Vermont’s transgender and non-binary
community and declaring Vermont’s commitment to fighting discrimination and
treating all citizens with respect and dignity.
(J.R.S.15)
Offered by Senators Hardy, Baruth, Beck, Bongartz, Brennan, Chittenden, Clarkson,
Collamore, Cummings, Douglass, Gulick, Harrison, Hashim, Lyons, Major, Mattos,
Perchlik, Plunkett, Ram Hinsdale, Vyhovsky, Watson, White and Williams,
Whereas, Vermont is deeply committed to the principles of equity and inclusion and
values the transgender and non-binary individuals in our community, and
Whereas, Vermont has been a leader in establishing policies that prohibit discrimination
based on gender identity, enacting broad protections in law in the areas of employment,
housing, education, banking, and public accommodations, and
Whereas, Vermont enacted legislation permitting individuals to amend their vital
records to accurately reflect and affirm their gender identities, and
Whereas, Vermont recently enacted comprehensive legislation to affirm the right of
individuals to obtain essential gender-affirming medical care and to protect those
individuals, their families, and their health care providers from legal attacks initiated
outside our State, and
Whereas, Vermont unequivocally rejects any attempt to stigmatize, devalue, and
discriminate against individuals based on their gender identity and is committed to ensuring
that transgender and non-binary individuals living in, working in, or visiting our State
receive equal protection under the laws of our State, now therefore be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives:
That the General Assembly recommits to the principle that all individuals are welcome
here and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect and that Vermont will continue to
stand with our transgender and non-binary family, friends, and neighbors against
discrimination, and be it further
Resolved: That the Secretary of State be directed to send a copy of this resolution to
the Pride Center of Vermont, Outright Vermont, and to the Vermont Congressional
Delegation.