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By Lou Chibbaro Jr. on November 2, 2011
http://www.washingtonblade.com/2011/11/02/howard-county-considers-trans-non-discrimination-bill/ (http://www.washingtonblade.com/2011/11/02/howard-county-considers-trans-non-discrimination-bill/)
Four members of the Howard County, Md., Council introduced legislation on Oct. 27 that would prohibit discrimination based on gender identity and expression in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, financing, health and social services and law enforcement.
Dana Beyer, executive director of Gender Rights Maryland, a statewide transgender advocacy group, said supporters believe they have enough votes on the Council to pass the legislation.
"All hard-working people in our state, including transgender people, should have a chance to earn a living and provide for themselves and their families," said Sharon Brackett, board chair for Gender Rights Maryland. "Nobody should have to live in fear that they can be legally fired for reasons that have nothing to do with their job performance."