Bill > SF473

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to the Minnesota Constitution that guarantees equal rights for all persons and explicitly prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, and sex (which includes pregnancy decisions, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation). The amendment would require that any state action that potentially denies equal rights must use the least restrictive means to achieve a compelling governmental interest. If passed, the amendment would be submitted to voters in the 2026 general election and would take effect on January 1, 2027, with the ballot question directly asking voters if they support guaranteeing equal rights and preventing discrimination across the specified characteristics. The proposed amendment is designed to be self-executing, meaning it can be directly implemented without additional legislation, and it explicitly does not limit existing constitutional rights. Furthermore, the amendment preserves the ability to create laws, regulations, and programs specifically designed to prevent or remedy discrimination.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF0473&ssn=0&y=2025