William J. Lippert Jr., commonly known as Bill Lippert, is a former legislator and gay rights activist from the U.S. state of Vermont. He served 29 years in the Vermont House of Representatives as state representative of the Town of Hinesburg, from 1994 to 2022. He served as chair of the House Judiciary Committee for ten years, and then served as chair of the House Health Care Committee.
Early life and career
Lippert grew up in Port Trevorton, Pennsylvania and graduated from Earlham College in 1972 with a B.A. in history. Lippert attended Antioch/New England Graduate School, and graduated in 1979 with an M.A. in Counseling Psychology. He has lived in Vermont since 1972, and moved to Hinesburg in 1979.), which premiered June 2015, also features Lippert's work from 2000 - 2009 for same-sex marriage in the Vermont legislature.
Blood Alcohol Limit
Lippert has also notably advocated for "Driving Under the Influence" to be set at a blood alcohol content of 0.05%, roughly two drinks within one hour for a 150-pound person. Passage would make Vermont the most restrictive state in the US with respect to BAC limits. Lippert introduced a bill in 2013, which has not become law. Ultimately, the Fox News crew was escorted out of the statehouse by security.
Personal
Lippert served as one of six openly gay members of the Vermont Legislature.
Lippert is married (2009) to his spouse, Enrique S. Peredo Jr. of Toto, Guam. They live together in Hinesburg, Vermont.