Commission on Nondiscrimination - Establishment
Sponsor: Kris Fair (District 3)Committee: Health and Government OperationsSubject: Human RelationsStatus: Hearing 3/10 at 11:30 a.m. (as of Dec 1, 2025)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Commission on Nondiscrimination to monitor and study nondiscrimination laws and regulations and the impacts of the actions of the federal government on those laws and regulations and to recommend legislation to address any deficiencies in nondiscrimination protections in Maryland; and requiring the Commission to submit a report on its findings and recommendations, including any legislative proposals, to the Governor and the General Assembly by December 15 each year.
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Testimony (0)
MGA witness listFAV 20FavorableUNF 7UnfavorableINFO 1Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Yost, David | Arnolia UMC, Parkville, MD | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hudson, Lee | Delaware-Maryland Synod, ELCA | Position only |
| FAV | Bergan, Courtneylobbyist | Disability Rights Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Taylor, Ronnie | FreeState Justice | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Raynes, Sandy Gold | GLSEN Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kelter, Chris | Maryland Centers for Independent Living | Position only |
| FAV | London, Rachel | Maryland Developmental Disabilities Council | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Adelman, Andrew | Metropolitan Washington Employment Lawyers Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Williamson, Sam | Public Justice Center | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Girard, Meredith | Shore Legal Access (formerly Mid-Shore Pro Bono) | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Phelps Jr, Ken | The Episcopal Diocese of Maryland | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Reynolds-Dominguez, Camilalobbyist | The Maryland State Bar Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | OMalley, Catherine | Women's Law Center | Oral |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Browning, Jeremy | jeremy.browning@maryland.gov | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Fair, Delegate Fairlegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hollywood, Nicole | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jasen, Debi | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Jasen, John | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Novak, Wendy | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Elbourn, James | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Lang, Alan | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Meyerovich, Mark | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Rosa, Richard | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Tibbals, Trudy | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Vernon, Michael | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Williams, Peggy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Dove, Spencer | Maryland Commission on Civil Rights | Written (PDF) |