The Montgomery County Council unanimously voted to enact legislation Tuesday that strengthens legal protections for the LGBTQ community.
The LGBTQ Bill of Rights expands the county’s anti-discrimination code to include gender expression and HIV status. It also explicitly bans LGBTQ discrimination in healthcare facilities, nursing homes, and personal care facilities.
The legislation, spearheaded by Councilmember Evan Glass and co-sponsored by every other member on the council, is the first of its kind in Maryland. “Hate and bigotry should not exist in our healthcare system,” Glass said in a statement posted to the council’s website. “This legislation will ensure that LGBTQ seniors can receive the health and medical attention they need so