# State Government (GSG)

## Title 9.5. Governor's Office of Community Initiatives

### Subtitle 5. Commission on Lgbtqia+ Affairs

#### Section 9.5-507

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 Sec. 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.

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Md. Code Ann., State Gov't (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)