Vermont Senate Bill 37 (S.37) is a 2023 law in the state of Vermont that protects access to abortion and gender-affirming medical care. It was signed into law by Republican governor Phil Scott on May 10, 2023. It is sometimes referred to as a "shield" law and was passed alongside House Bill 89, a similar bill intended to work in tandem with S.37. Both laws turned Vermont into a "trans sanctuary" state, offering protections against legal action.
Provisions Senate Bill 37 prevents doctors and patients from facing discipline or lawsuits for providing gender-affirming care and reproductive care in the state. It also requires insurance providers to cover abortions and gender-affirming medical care, such as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and puberty blockers.
See also Abortion in Vermont LGBTQ rights in Vermont
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