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Get Involved Locally

Visit our local HRC steering committee website for Washington, D.C. for updated information on local events, news and opportunities to get involved.

Breaking News

A Push for Marriage Recognition in Maryland. Read more.

What's Happening in Maryland

D.C. Community Night


Maryland Healthcare Laws

State healthcare laws relating to the LGBT community in the areas of medical decision making and hospital visitation.

Maryland Surrogacy Law

While Maryland does not have a specific law that addresses surrogacy agreements, related laws might hold compensated agreements unenforceable. The issue of surrogacy agreements involving lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) individuals has not yet been considered by the courts.