North Dakota House passes bill to define gender as a person’s biological sex
Lawmakers in North Dakota are once again debating the definition of gender in state law. The House has passed a bill that would align official records and institutions with a biological definition of sex, affecting schools, agencies, and other state-funded entities. Supporters call it a matter of legal clarity, while opponents warn of discrimination and broader social consequences. With strong voices on both sides and overwhelming public testimony against it, the bill now moves forward, setting the stage for further debate in the Senate.
HB 1181
A BILL for an Act to amend and reenact section 1-01-34 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to gender usage in the North Dakota Century Code.
House Sponsors: S. Olson (R, District 8), K. Anderson (R, District 19), Christianson (R, District 18), Henderson (R, District 15), Koppelman (R, District 16), Morton (R, District 46), Tveit (R, District 33),
Senate Sponsors: Castaneda (R, District 40), Van Oosting (R, District 36),
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