Bill prohibiting puberty blockers, gender surgeries for LGBTQ youth goes to Cooper

Under House Bill 808, doctors would be prohibited from prescribing puberty blockers or performing gender transition surgeries to children. The measure now goes to Gov. Roy Cooper for a likely veto.

State Rep. Allison Dahle, a Wake County Democrat, voices opposition to House Bill 808 during a floor session on Wednesday.

North Carolina House Republicans on Wednesday gave final legislative approval on a bill restricting gender-affirming care for LGBTQ children.

House Bill 808 now moves to Gov. Roy Cooper, who is likely to veto the measure and have it s…