Vermont · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Joint Resolution

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

Passed both chambers Last action May 6, 2025: As adopted by Senate and House

Plain-language summary

JRS 15 is a joint resolution introduced in the Vermont Senate on February 26, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Ruth Hardy (Democratic), Phil Baruth (Democratic/Progressive), Scott Beck (Republican), Seth Bongartz (Democratic), Patrick Brennan (Republican), Thomas Chittenden (Democratic), Alison Clarkson (Democratic), Brian Collamore (Republican), Ann Cummings (Democratic), Samuel Douglass, Martine Gulick (Democratic), Wendy Harrison (Democratic), Nader Hashim (Democratic), Ginny Lyons (Democratic), Joe Major (Democratic), Chris Mattos (Republican), Andrew Perchlik (Democratic/Progressive), Rob Plunkett (Democratic), Kesha Ram Hinsdale (Democratic), Tanya Vyhovsky (Democratic/Progressive), Anne Watson (Democratic), Becca White (Democratic), Terry Williams (Republican). Most recent recorded action (May 6, 2025): As adopted by Senate and House.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Ruth Hardy (Democratic); Phil Baruth (Democratic/Progressive); Scott Beck (Republican); Seth Bongartz (Democratic); and 19 more.