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Committee reviews joint resolution reaffirming support for transgender and nonbinary Vermonters
Summary
The Judiciary committee met Tuesday afternoon, March 18, to review JRS 15, a joint policy resolution "supporting Vermont's transgender and nonbinary community and declaring Vermont's commitment to fighting discrimination and treating all citizens with respect and dignity." Michelle Childs, a staff member who presented the measure, said it is a policy resolution that does not amend state law and is handled like a bill for committee work.
The Judiciary committee met Tuesday afternoon, March 18, to review JRS 15, a joint policy resolution "supporting Vermont's transgender and nonbinary community and declaring Vermont's commitment to fighting discrimination and treating all citizens with respect and dignity." Michelle Childs, a staff member who presented the measure, said it is a policy resolution that does not amend state law and is handled like a bill for committee work.
The resolution restates steps Vermont has previously taken, including adding gender identity to the list of protected classes in 2007 (extending protections in housing, employment,…
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