Summary:
- North Carolina enacts new laws after lawmakers override Governor Roy Cooper's vetoes, including a ban on gender-affirming care for minors and the implementation of the parents' bill of rights.
- Transgender youth will no longer have access to medical treatments that aid their gender transition, sparking criticism and concern.
- The parents' bill of rights gives parents increased control over various aspects of their children's lives.
- Schools in the state are now obligated to notify parents about changes in a student's name or pronouns.
- Advocacy groups view these laws as part of a larger nationwide trend that restricts the rights of transgender individuals.
Developing news from North Carolina as new restrictions on transgender youth and their families are put in place after state lawmakers override Governor Roy Cooper's vetoes. The ban on gender-affirming care for minors and the implementation of the parents' bill of rights are part of the changes.
Late last night, North Carolina state lawmakers voted to override Democratic Governor Roy Cooper's vetoes on multiple bills, leading to significant changes in the state's policies. One of the most contentious decisions was the ban on gender-affirming care for minors. This means that transgender youth in the state will no longer have access to medical treatments and procedures that help align their physical appearance with their gender identity. Alongside this, the parents' bill of rights was also implemented, giving parents more control over various aspects of their children's lives. Additionally, schools are now mandated to inform parents when a student changes the name or pronouns they use at school.
Critics argue that these new laws are discriminatory and harmful, targeting the LGBTQ+ community and further marginalizing transgender youth. Advocacy groups and activists see these measures as part of a larger trend in many states that seek to limit the rights and freedoms of transgender individuals.