1. (1) assess the challenges facing LGBTQIA+ communities;

2. (2) collect data across State agencies on:

   1. (i) the implementation of policies that are inclusive of LGBTQIA+ identities; and
   2. (ii) complaints alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity;
3. (3) study and establish best practices for inclusion of LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities;
4. (4) inform the Executive and Legislative branches of State government of issues concerning LGBTQIA+ persons;
5. (5) offer testimony on issues concerning LGBTQIA+ persons before legislative and administrative bodies;
6. (6) act as a clearinghouse for activities to avoid duplication of efforts;

7. (7) create surveys and appoint advisory committees in the fields of:

   1. (i) education;
   2. (ii) social sciences;
   3. (iii) labor and employment laws and policies;
   4. (iv) law enforcement;
   5. (v) health and safety;
   6. (vi) new and expanded services;
   7. (vii) legal rights;
   8. (viii) family relations;
   9. (ix) human relations; and
   10. (x) volunteer services; and
8. (8) publish, in accordance with § 2-1257 of this article, an annual report, and any other material the Commission considers necessary, that includes recommendations on policies for LGBTQIA+ adults and youth that work to end discriminatory practices in the State.

The Commission shall:

Added by Acts 2021, c. 648, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2021. Amended by Acts 2023, c. 45, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023; Acts 2023, c. 46, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2023.