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North Carolina Non-Discrimination Law
North Carolina law does not address discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation
North Carolina School Laws
North Carolina law addresses school issues relating to sexual orientation and gender identity.
North Carolina Sodomy Law
The North Carolina sodomy law was struck down by the U.S. Supreme Court on June 26, 2003, as a result of the Court’s decision in Lawrence v. Texas.
North Carolina Surrogacy Law
North Carolina has no laws directly regarding surrogacy; however, other laws appear to allow surrogacy arrangements that do not include payment beyond the surrogate’s medical and related expenses. The issue of surrogacy agreements involving lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender (LGBT) individuals has not yet been considered by the courts.
North Dakota Adoption Law
North Dakota Birth Certificate Law: Gender Identity Issues
North Dakota permits post-operative transsexuals to amend their sex on their birth certificates.
North Dakota Custody and Visitation Law
North Dakota courts typically will not consider a parent’s sexual orientation in custody and visitation determinations unless it is shown to adversely affect or harm the children. There are no published cases dealing with transgender parents or same-sex co-parents.
North Dakota Donor Insemination Law
North Dakota law appears to permit unmarried women to undergo donor insemination.
North Dakota Hate Crimes Law
State law does not address hate crimes based on gender identity or sexual orientation.
North Dakota Healthcare Laws
State healthcare laws relating to the LGBT community in the areas of medical decision making and hospital visitation.
