Who do Vermont’s anti-discrimination laws protect?
Vermont’s anti-discrimination laws protect people from discrimination based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, ancestry or place of birth, mental or physical disability, age, and marital status (though the categories apply differently to housing, employment, and public accommodations – see our Jurisdiction page for details). In addition, you may not be denied housing because you have minor children in your family or because you receive public assistance. Vermont’s laws do not protect individuals from discrimination based on criminal record, poor credit rating, or any other category not listed above.
