# Criminal Law (GCR)

## Title 10. Crimes Against Public Health, Conduct, and Sensibilities

### Subtitle 3. Hate Crimes

#### Section 10-301

(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.

(b) "Gender identity" has the meaning stated in Sec. 20-101 of the State Government Article.

(c) "Homeless" means:

  (1) lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence; or

  (2) having a primary nighttime residence that is:

    (i) a supervised publicly or privately operated shelter designed to provide temporary living accommodations; or

    (ii) a public or private place not designed for or ordinarily used as a regular sleeping accommodation for human beings.

(d) "Sexual orientation" means the identification of an individual as to male or female homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality.

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Md. Code Ann., Crim. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)