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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 14 · Democratic/Progressive 3 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruth Hardy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Addison |
| Phil Baruth | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | Senate | Chittenden Central |
| Scott Beck | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Caledonia |
| Seth Bongartz | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bennington |
| Patrick Brennan | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Grand Isle |
| Thomas Chittenden | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Southeast |
| Alison Clarkson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windsor |
| Brian Collamore | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Rutland |
| Ann Cummings | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Washington |
| Samuel Douglass | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Martine Gulick | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Central |
| Wendy Harrison | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windham |
| Nader Hashim | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windham |
| Ginny Lyons | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Southeast |
| Joe Major | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windsor |
| Chris Mattos | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Chittenden North |
| Andrew Perchlik | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | Senate | Washington |
| Rob Plunkett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Bennington |
| Kesha Ram Hinsdale | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Chittenden Southeast |
| Tanya Vyhovsky | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Progressive | Senate | Chittenden Central |
| Anne Watson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Washington |
| Becca White | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | Windsor |
| Terry Williams | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | Rutland |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official 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
- Read first time, treated as a bill, and referred to the Committee on Judiciary
- Read 3rd time & adopted
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