Md. Code, State Government § 9.5-507

§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 § 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.