Maryland Governor O’Malley Signs Transgender Protection Bill into Law
On Thursday, May 15, 2014, Governor O’Malley signed into law the “Fairness for All Marylanders Act of 2014,” adding gender identity and expression to the list of protected classifications under Maryland law. Maryland joins 17 other states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico in providing this protection. The law takes effect on October 1, 2014 and prohibits discrimination in employment, housing and public accommodation. Enforcement will...
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