By a vote of 32-15, the Maryland state Senate has approved a bill that would put in ban discrimination of transgender people in the state.
From the Washington Blade:
“I just hope people realize this is a fairness issue,” said state Sen. Allan Kittleman (R-Howard County).
“It is not our job to discriminate,” added state Sen. Delores Kelly (D-Balitmore County) before the vote. “The bill is carefully crafted. The definitions are clear”
State Sen. Rich Madaleno (D-Montgomery County), who introduced SB 212, applauded its passage.
“Today marks a historic milestone in the continued fight to advance equal rights for all Marylanders,” he said in a statement. “The Senate’s passage of the Fairness for All Marylanders Act sends a reaffirming message throughout our state that regardless of whom you are, prejudice and discrimination will no longer be tolerated or exempted from law. With these new anti-discrimination protections for transgender persons one step closer to full passage.”
The bill now moves to the Maryland House of Delegates which approved similar legislation in 2011.
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