North Carolina H502 repeals prohibitions on gender transition procedures for minors and establishes the Gender-Affirming Rights Act.

North Carolina H502 repeals laws that prohibit gender transition procedures for minors and establishes the Gender-Affirming Rights Act. This act affirms the fundamental right of individuals to make autonomous decisions about their gender and related health care. It mandates that health care professionals receive training on cultural competency and best practices for LGBTQ patients. The act also ensures that local governments cannot impose more restrictive regulations on these rights.

North Carolina H502 repeals prohibitions on gender transition procedures for minors and establishes the Gender-Affirming Rights Act.

North Carolina H502 repeals laws that prohibit gender transition procedures for minors and establishes the Gender-Affirming Rights Act. This act affirms the fundamental right of individuals to make autonomous decisions about their gender and related health care. It mandates that health care professionals receive training on cultural competency and best practices for LGBTQ patients. The act also ensures that local governments cannot impose more restrictive regulations on these rights.