Brooke Grossman

Expands the state's nondiscrimination laws by adding "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" to the list of protected characteristics.

Establishes the Commission on New Americans within the state government.

Lowers the minimum age for household members to qualify for a state-provided supplemental benefit under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) from 62 to 60 years old and increases the amount of this supplemental benefit from $40 to $50.

Establishes the Carbon Capture Opportunity Program within the Maryland Energy Administration (MEA).

Would have required each local board of elections to designate an outdoor location for curbside voting.

Increases certain civil penalties for violations of the Maryland Occupational Safety and Health Act.

Authorizes a family court to grant an "absolute divorce" on the grounds of either a six-month separation between the parties or "irreconcilable differences" based on reasons stated by the complainant.

Requires Medicaid, under the "Trans Health Equity Act," to provide coverage for "gender-affirming treatment" to all "transgender, nonbinary, intersex, two-spirit, and other gender diverse individuals."

Establishes the Commission on Hate Crime Response and Prevention to "develop strategies to prevent and respond to hate crime activity" and "evaluate State laws and policies."

Proposes to amend the Maryland Constitution to declare a "fundamental right" to "reproductive freedom," including but not limited to the ability to "prevent, continue, or end one's own pregnancy."

Proclaims October 5 annually as Dashain Day, codifying into law a Hindu religious festival in honor of Durga, the Universal Mother Goddess.

Would allow a police officer to arrest a person without a warrant if the police officer has probable cause to believe that the person is a knowing participant in a "straw purchase" of a "regulated firearm."