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This resolution commemorates the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as the 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution, officially affirming constitutional equality for all individuals regardless of sex. The resolution highlights that the ERA, which was originally proposed by Congress in the 92nd Congress, guarantees that neither the United States nor any state can deny or abridge rights based on sex, and provides Congress the power to enforce this amendment through legislation. The ERA, which will take effect two years after ratification, is celebrated as a significant milestone in advancing women's rights, reflecting decades of advocacy by activists and organizations. The resolution emphasizes that the amendment strengthens protections of liberty and justice, eliminates discrimination against women in various areas of life such as employment, education, and healthcare, and aligns the United States with other leading countries in codifying equal rights. The Georgia General Assembly specifically ratifies the amendment and directs that official copies of the resolution be forwarded to the President, Secretary of State, and National Archives Archivist to serve as official notice of ratification.

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https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/70440