Vermont legislation · 2025-2026 Session
Vermont JRS15: Joint resolution supporting Vermont’s transgender and non-binary community and declaring Vermont’s commitment to fighting discri
Status: Passed one chamber, May 6, 2025
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
What the bill says
To amend their vital records to accurately reflect and affirm their gender identities, and.
From the enrolled text, May 2, 2025:
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. VT LEG #383755 v.1
Sponsors
- Ruth Hardy (D, Addison District) · primary sponsor
- Philip Baruth (D, Chittenden-Central District)
- Scott Beck (R, Caledonia District)
- Seth Bongartz (D, Bennington District)
- Patrick Brennan (R, Grand Isle District)
- Thomas Chittenden (D, Chittenden-Southeast District)
- Alison Clarkson (D, Windsor District)
- Brian Collamore (R, Rutland District)
- Ann Cummings (D, Washington District)
- Samuel Douglass (R, Orleans District)
- Martine Gulick (D, Chittenden-Central District)
- Wendy Harrison (D, Windham District)
Latest actions
- : As adopted by Senate and House
- : House message: House adopted in concurrence
- : Adopted in concurrence
- : Read third time
- : Action Calendar: Third Reading
- : Third Reading ordered
- : Rep. [Dolan of Essex Junction] reported for the Committee on [Judiciary]
- : Read second time
- : Action Calendar: Favorable
- : Notice Calendar: Favorable
Votes
- Recommendation of amendment by Committee on [Judiciary] agreed to on roll call, requested by Senator [Hardy], [Passed -- Needed 15 of 30 to Pass -- Yeas = 30, Nays = 0] (March 14, 2025): 30 yea, 0 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is JRS15?
- JRS15 is a bill in the Vermont Legislature (2025-2026 Session): Joint resolution supporting Vermont’s transgender and non-binary community and declaring Vermont’s commitment to fighting discri.
- What does JRS15 do?
- In its own words: To amend their vital records to accurately reflect and affirm their gender identities, and.
- What is the status of JRS15?
- Passed one chamber as of May 6, 2025. Latest action: As adopted by Senate and House (May 6, 2025).
- Who sponsored JRS15?
- Ruth Hardy (D, Addison District), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for JRS15?
- On the Vermont Legislature website: https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/J.R.S.15
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