§ 9.5-507
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§9.5–507.
The Commission shall:
(1)assess the challenges facing LGBTQIA+ communities;
(2)collect data across State agencies on:
(i)the implementation of policies that are inclusive of LGBTQIA+ identities; and
(ii)complaints alleging discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity;
(3)study and establish best practices for inclusion of LGBTQIA+ individuals and communities;
(4)inform the Executive and Legislative branches of State government of issues concerning LGBTQIA+ persons;
(5)offer testimony on issues concerning LGBTQIA+ persons before legislative and administrative bodies;
(6)act as a clearinghouse for activities to avoid duplication of efforts;
(7)create surveys and appoint advisory committees in the fields of:
(i)education;
(ii)social sciences;
(iii)labor and employment laws and policies;
(iv)law enforcement;
(v)health and safety;
(vi)new and expanded services;
(vii)legal rights;
(viii)family relations;
(ix)human relations; and
(x)volunteer services; and
(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.