Vermont Passes Landmark Bill Protecting Trans Prisoners' Rights

Vermont passes landmark bill protecting trans prisoners' rights

Vermont lawmakers have passed a sweeping, first-of-its-kind bill expanding protections for transgender people in prison, marking one of the strongest state-level responses yet to the Trump administration’s escalating prison policies targeting trans people. The legislation, titled H.550, which was passed yesterday (21 May), acknowledges that trans incarcerated people face heightened risks of abuse, harassment and sexual violence, and requires pri…

Vermont Moves To Protect Trans Prisoners Amid Heated Statehouse Backlash

As the Trump administration ramps up attacks on transgender rights at the federal level, Vermont lawmakers are heading in the opposite direction. This week, the state Legislature passed H.550, a sweeping bill designed to strengthen protections for incarcerated transgender people. Advocates say it could become one of the strongest state laws in the country addressing the safety and treatment of trans inmates. The legislation arrives during a tens…