North Carolina Republicans backed out of what was supposed to be a clean repeal of House Bill 2, known as HB2, or the “bathroom bill.”
HB2 prevents cities and localities from putting in place anti-discrimination policies regarding sexual orientation and gender identity. It also forces transgender people to use the public bathroom that matches the gender listed on their birth certificate, even if this does not align with their gender identity.
HB2 has resulted in significant economic losses for the state of North Carolina. As of November, the total loss is estimated to be $630 million.
