Maryland SB694 updates procedures for filing complaints of county discrimination laws in Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George's counties.
Maryland SB694 revises the process for filing complaints related to county discrimination laws in Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George's counties. It allows individuals subjected to discriminatory acts to bring civil actions for damages, injunctive relief, or other civil relief. The bill specifies time limits for filing complaints and actions, and allows courts to award reasonable attorney's fees, expert witness fees, and costs to prevailing parties. The changes apply to complaints filed after the act's effective date of October 1, 2026.
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