MD HB426 | 2023 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Over of previous HB453
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 24-0)
Status: Introduced on January 30 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-01 - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 30 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-01 - Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requiring the Commissioner of Correction to report certain information regarding the gender identities of inmates and the housing status of transgender, nonbinary, or intersex inmates; prohibiting an employee of a correctional facility from discriminating against inmates on the basis of certain protected classes; requiring the managing official of a correctional facility to develop a written nondiscrimination policy regarding inmates; etc.
Title
Correctional Facilities - Transgender, Nonbinary, and Intersex Inmates (Transgender Respect, Agency, and Dignity Act)
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-01 | House | Hearing 2/21 at 1:00 p.m. |
| 2023-01-30 | House | First Reading Judiciary |
Same As/Similar To
HB453 (Carry Over) 2022-01-27 - Hearing 2/08 at 1:00 p.m.
SB761 (Crossfiled) 2023-02-14 - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
SB761 (Crossfiled) 2023-02-14 - Hearing 3/15 at 1:00 p.m.
Subjects
Correctional Institutions
Correctional Officers
Corrections
Discrimination
Gender
Health
Housing
Human Rights
Prisoners
Reports
Safety
Search and Seizure
Correctional Officers
Corrections
Discrimination
Gender
Health
Housing
Human Rights
Prisoners
Reports
Safety
Search and Seizure
Code Citations
| Chapter | Article | Section | Citation Type | Statute Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Correctional Services | 1 | 101 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Correctional Services | 3 | 207 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Correctional Services | 9 | 614 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Correctional Services | 9 | 618 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Correctional Services | 9 | 619 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| Correctional Services | 9 | 620 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
| State Government | 20 | 101 | (n/a) | See Bill Text |
Maryland State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0426?ys=2023RS |
| Text | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0426f.pdf |
