House Gives Preliminary Approval To Transgendered Rights Bill

Wednesday, March 26, 2014
Robert Lang and Associated Press

A measure to prevent discrimination against people who are transgender has moved forward in the Maryland House of Delegates.

The bill received preliminary approval Wednesday.           

Opponents say it would enable sexual predators to more easily enter female restrooms. But supporters say that's not true.           

They say gender identity can be demonstrated as "consistent and uniform assertion of the person's gender identity or any other evidence that the gender identity is sincerely held as part of the person's core identity." 

Szeliga withdrew the amendment, saying she would bring it back with changes before lawmakers vote on the bill.