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Introduced
04/18/2023
04/18/2023
In Committee
06/26/2023
06/26/2023
Crossed Over
05/03/2023
05/03/2023
Passed
06/28/2023
06/28/2023
Dead
Vetoed
07/05/2023
07/05/2023
Veto Overridden
08/16/2023
08/16/2023
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/16/2023
08/16/2023
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT TO PROHIBIT GENDER TRANSITION PROCEDURES FOR MINORS.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits medical professionals from performing gender transition procedures, including surgical procedures and administering puberty-blocking drugs or cross-sex hormones, on minors in North Carolina. However, it provides exceptions for treating certain medical conditions and allows for the continuation of ongoing treatment that began before the effective date of the bill. The bill also imposes civil liability on medical professionals and their employers for providing prohibited gender transition procedures to minors, allowing for damages and other relief. Additionally, the bill prohibits the use of state funds for gender transition procedures for minors, with an exception for the State Health Plan for Teachers and State Employees.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (12)
Hugh Blackwell (R)*,
Ken Fontenot (R)*,
Mark Pless (R)*,
John Torbett (R)*,
Dean Arp (R),
Celeste Cairns (R),
Neal Jackson (R),
Jake Johnson (R),
Donnie Loftis (R),
Jeff McNeely (R),
Bill Ward (R),
David Willis (R),
Last Action
Ch. SL 2023-111 (on 08/16/2023)
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