Vt. Stat. tit. 1 § 143 : GENERAL PROVISIONS — CONSTRUCTION OF STATUTES — DEFINITION OF TERMS — Sexual orientation TEXT PDF The term "sexual orientation" means female or male homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality. "Sexual orientation" shall not be construed to protect conduct otherwise proscribed by law. 1 V.S.A. § 143 Added 1991, No. 135 (Adj. Sess.), § 1.