House Bill 2: One year later, where does it stand?
RALEIGH, North Carolina (WTVD) -- It's been one year since House Bill 2 became the most famous - and infamous - piece of legislation in North Carolina.
The controversial law gained national attention for requiring transgender people to use multi-stall restrooms in public buildings that correspond to the sex on their birth certificates and blocks expansion of LGBT rights in local ordinances and state law.
Since passing, a lot has happened.
The state has seen economic boycotts, national protests, the loss of college and pro sports events and ultimately a change in governorship, all of which can be traced back to the so-called "bathroom bill."
Governor Roy Cooper has repeatedly talked about the urgency to repeal HB2.
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Both parties say they're willing to negotiate a repeal, but can't seem to agree on a compromise even one year after the controversial law was passed.
The latest attempt to repeal HB2 comes from a Democrat pitching an old idea from Republicans.
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Senate Bill 332 proposes a full repeal of the law plus a 30-day "cooling off" period after the legislature adjourns this summer.
What that means is that cities wouldn't be allowed to pass any changes to anti-discrimination ordinances.
It was offered by Republicans last year in a special session, but was rejected by Governor Roy Cooper and other Democrats.
The Democrats have presented numerous proposals to repeal the law that have been rejected by the Republican majority.
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Meanwhile, opponents of the controversial law are expected to gather in Raleigh Thursday for the one year anniversary.
They are slated to hold a news conference and visit the offices of Republican lawmakers, they say, promised to repeal the law but didn't.
Political moves to repeal HB2 are reaching a critical point, with the NCAA expected to schedule tournaments for the next six years later this spring.
