North Carolina becomes one of 16 states to officially recognize only male and female sexes under new legislation that protects children from radical gender ideology.
Story Highlights
- House Bill 805 defines sex strictly as male or female based on biological reproductive characteristics at birth
- Law blocks state funding for minor gender transitions and extends malpractice liability to 10 years for transition procedures
- Legislation strengthens parental rights in schools and mandates consent verification for pornography
- Republican supermajority overrode Governor Stein’s veto with help from one Democrat crossing party lines
- New protections took effect January 1, 2026, following Trump’s executive order on biological reality
Trump-Aligned Legislation Restores Biological Reality
House Bill 805 establishes North Carolina as a leader in protecting constitutional principles by codifying biological sex definitions that align with President Trump’s January executive order. The legislation defines sex strictly as male or female based on reproductive characteristics at birth, rejecting the previous administration’s embrace of gender ideology. Republican legislators successfully overrode Democratic Governor Josh Stein’s veto in July 2025, with the law taking full effect on January 1, 2026. This approach reflects the will of North Carolina families who demanded protection from woke overreach.
Protecting Children from Harmful Gender Experiments
The new law blocks state funding for gender transition procedures on minors, recognizing the dangerous trend of irreversible medical interventions on confused children. North Carolina HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorsed these protections, calling gender-affirming care “malpractice” based on “junk science” that harms vulnerable youth. The legislation extends medical malpractice liability from three to ten years for transition procedures, ensuring accountability for providers who rush children into life-altering treatments. These safeguards address the alarming statistic that 3% of youth aged 13-17 identify as transgender compared to only 0.5% of adults.
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Strengthening Parental Rights and Family Values
House Bill 805 reinforces parental authority by requiring notification and opt-out provisions for school materials and activities that conflict with family values. The law prohibits opposite-sex sleeping arrangements during school activities, protecting children from inappropriate situations that undermine traditional moral standards. Parents now have greater control over library materials their children access, preventing exposure to content that promotes radical gender ideology. House Speaker Destin Hall defended the veto override, stating Governor Stein chose “radical activists” over parental rights and biological reality.
Bipartisan Support Reflects Common Sense Values
The legislation originally began with unanimous House support as a measure to combat sexual exploitation in pornography, requiring age verification and written consent for explicit images. Democratic Representative Nasif Majeed crossed party lines to support the veto override, demonstrating that protecting children transcends partisan politics. NC Values Coalition’s Ashley Vaughan praised the consent protections, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding minors from exploitation.
North Carolina BANS federal funding for so-called ‘gender transitioning’ and places restrictions on pornography.https://t.co/nCBItywqOU
— LifeSiteNews (@LifeSite) January 5, 2026
This landmark legislation ensures that state policies reflect scientific truth rather than ideological fiction, protecting women’s spaces and opportunities while safeguarding children from experimental medical procedures. As enforcement begins, North Carolina sets an example for other states seeking to restore common sense and constitutional principles after years of progressive overreach.
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New NC law targeting transgender people takes effect Jan. 1
North Carolina law defining sex as male or female takes effect
New NC laws take effect Jan. 1, including gender recognition
