Legislation
Senate Bill 449 - Fairness for All Marylanders Act of 2013, would add gender identity and expression to existing state law that prohibits discrimination in housing, employment and public accommodations.
Status: This bill failed in the Senate Judicial Proceedings committee by a 5-6 vote on March 14, 2013.
Read the testimony submitted by Carrie Evans, Executive Director of Equality Maryland here.
EQMD Position: Support
SENATE BILL 658/HOUSE BILL 1031: This bill would allow married same-sex couples who are taxed on the costs of health insurance and estate taxes on their federal income tax returns to take a subtraction for these on their state tax returns.
Status: SB 658 passed the Senate on March 21, 2013 by a 46-0 vote and the House on April 6, 2013 by a 132-0. It is waiting signature by the Governor.
EQMD Position: Support
Read the testimony submitted by Carrie Evans, Executive Director of Equality Maryland here.
Join Equality Maryland as we celebrate the Capital Pride Street Festival on Pennsylvania Avenue between 3rd and 7th Streets. The Festival is DC’s largest annual one-day event with over 150,000 visitors, almost 300 sponsor & vendor exhibits, three stages, two beverage gardens, a family area, Taste AT Pride, Art in Pride and numerous food vendors offering a huge selection of various cuisines. We'll have a table set-up for all of your EQMD swag needs, make sure to stop by!
All are welcome at The Interfaith Fairness Coalition of Maryland's annual Pride Interfaith Service held at Metropolitan Community Church of Baltimore on Thursday June 13th at 7:30pm.
