ND bill defining gender by sex at birth clears Senate

North Dakota Senators voted 41-6 to pass House Bill 1181, which establishes that references to males or females in Century Code refer to an individual’s sex at birth. The bill specifies there are two genders, aligning with President Trump’s executive order on the matter. Sen. Todd Beard (R-Williston) argued the legislation provides clarity for state departments regarding documentation and data collection. No senators spoke in opposition during the vote. The bill was amended in the Senate and will now return to the House for further consideration.