§ 9.5-507
Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.
Md. Code Ann., State Gov't § 9.5-507 (2026)
Title 9.5. Governor's Office of Community Initiatives
Subtitle 5. Commission on Lgbtqia+ Affairs
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The Commission shall:
(1)
assess the challenges facing LGBTQIA+ communities;
(2)
collect data across State agencies on:
(i)
the implementation of policies that are inclusive of LGBTQIA+ identities; and
(ii)
complaints alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity;
(3)
study and establish best practices for inclusion of LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities;
(4)
inform the Executive and Legislative branches of State government of issues concerning LGBTQIA+ persons;
(5)
offer testimony on issues concerning LGBTQIA+ persons before legislative and administrative bodies;
(6)
act as a clearinghouse for activities to avoid duplication of efforts;
(7)
create surveys and appoint advisory committees in the fields of:
(i)
education;
(ii)
social sciences;
(iii)
labor and employment laws and policies;
(iv)
law enforcement;
(v)
health and safety;
(vi)
new and expanded services;
(vii)
legal rights;
(viii)
family relations;
(ix)
human relations; and
(x)
volunteer services; and
(8)
publish, in accordance with § 2–1257 of this article, an annual report, and any other material the Commission considers necessary, that includes recommendations on policies for LGBTQIA+ adults and youth that work to end discriminatory practices in the State.