The North Carolina Legislature voted to override six vetoes by Gov. Roy Cooper, putting the measures into law. Among these bills are three that specifically target transgender youth. The bills ban gender-affirming care for minors, restrict how gender identity can be discussed in schools, and prohibit transgender athletes from competing on girls' sports teams. Gov. Cooper had vetoed these bills, accusing GOP lawmakers of "hurting vulnerable children" and pushing "political culture wars." After the veto overrides, the bills are now law in the state. The ban on gender-affirming care prohibits doctors from providing such care to minors, even with parental consent. It also creates a 25-year window for former patients to file civil action against doctors and their employers. Despite opposition, the overrides passed largely along party lines. Supporters argue that the bills protect parental rights and prevent radical ideologies from being taught in schools. However, critics argue that the measures harm transgender youth and perpetuate discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community.