LGBTQ issues

Maryland law does not require Catholic Relief Services to extend health benefits to an employee’s same-sex spouse, the Supreme Court of Maryland ruled Monday.

Maryland Attorney General Anthony Brown submitted two amicus briefs on abortion medication and transgender healthcare.

The bills position Maryland in direct opposition to Republican-led states on both issues, including one of its neighboring states.

Parents and children packed a local brewery to show support for safe spaces.

A trans woman is suing Baltimore City Correction Center over harassment and ignored reports of assault.

The legislation expands Medicaid benefits to be more inline with what private insurers offer.

Lawmakers gave initial approval to the bill Wednesday altering reporting requirements which supporters say give agency to gay and trans students.

A new bill in Maryland’s General Assembly would enable the state to cover medical treatments that private insurers already pay for related to gender-affirming care.

Bills introduced into the Maryland General Assembly would make all single occupancy bathrooms in public have signage indicating all gender identities may use it.

The Maryland Department of Health is now expanding vaccine eligibility to high risk individuals.