Vermont Hate Crimes Law
Gender identity protected? Yes
Vermont law recognizes hate crimes based on gender identity. 13 V.S.A. § 1455 (2001).
Sexual orientation
Vermont Healthcare Laws
A member of a civil union is considered a spouse for all medical treatment decisions and visitation rights. 15 § 1204(b) .
An adult may also
Vermont Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Licenses marriages for same-sex couples? Yes.
On April 7, 2009, the Vermont legislature enacted SB. 115 over Gov. Jim Douglas’s veto, providing
Vermont Non-Discrimination Law
Gender identity protected? Yes
As of 2007, Vermont’s Human Rights law extends to gender identity. 21 V.S.A. § 495; 9 V.S.A. § 4503; 8 V.S.A. §
Vermont School Laws
Protects transgender students? No
No provision of Vermont law explicitly addresses gender/gender identity-based violence in education.
Protects
Vermont Sodomy Law
Vermont repealed its sodomy statute in 1977.
The legal information provided on this page is provided as a courtesy to the public. It is not
Vermont Surrogacy Law
Summary: It is not abundantly clear that Vermont law recognizes surrogacy agreements, but it appears that such agreements are lawful. Furthermore,
Virginia Adoption Law
Permits single LGBT individuals to petition to adopt? Yes.
Virginia law permits any person or married couple residing in the state to petition to
Virginia Birth Certificate Law: Gender Identity Issues
Issues a new or amended birth certificate? Yes.
Virginia will issue a new birth certificate upon presentation of “acceptable evidence,”
Virginia Custody and Visitation Law
Virginia courts have used a parent’s sexual orientation to deny, restrict or modify custody and visitation. There are no reported or published
Virginia Donor Insemination Law
Virginia law does not clearly address the use of donor insemination by unmarried women or the legal status of a donor with regard to a child
Virginia Hate Crimes Law
Gender identity protected? No
No provision of Virginia's hate crimes law explicitly recognizes violence based on gender identity. Va. Code Ann. §
Virginia Healthcare Laws
Domestic partners are not listed among those who may give consent for an incapacitated partner in Virginia. § 54.1-2986.
An adult may also
Virginia Marriage/Relationship Recognition Law
Licenses marriages for same-sex couples? No.
Honors marriages of same-sex couples from other jurisdictions? No.
Virginia law states: “Marriage
Virginia Non-Discrimination Law
Gender identity protected? No
No provision of Virginia law explicitly addresses the protection of gender identity. Disability and sex
