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Maryland Bill Empowers Transgender Students to Sue Schools

4/2/2026

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HB 649 would allow transgender students to sue schools directly for discrimination in any program or activity.
The bill addresses gaps from the Trump administration rollbacks, highlighted by the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights, with support from the National Women's Law Center Action Fund and Maryland's LGBTQ+ Caucus.
After passing the Maryland House of Delegates by 100-35, the bill advances to the Maryland Senate with the session ending April 13.

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HB 649 would allow transgender students to sue schools directly for discrimination in any program or activity.
The bill addresses gaps from the Trump administration rollbacks, highlighted by the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights, with support from the National Women's Law Center Action Fund and Maryland's LGBTQ+ Caucus.
After passing the Maryland House of Delegates by 100-35, the bill advances to the Maryland Senate with the session ending April 13.