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This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to the Minnesota Constitution that would guarantee equal rights for all persons and explicitly prohibit discrimination based on specific characteristics. The proposed amendment would protect individuals from state discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, and sex, with sex being further defined to include pregnancy-related decisions, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation. The bill requires that any state action that potentially infringes on these equal rights must meet a high legal standard, using the least restrictive means to achieve a compelling governmental interest. The amendment would be self-executing, meaning it can be directly applied without additional legislation, and it would not invalidate existing rights or prevent the creation of laws and programs designed to prevent or remedy discrimination. If approved by voters in the 2026 general election, the amendment would become effective on January 1, 2027, and would be presented to voters with the title "Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment" with a ballot question asking whether they support guaranteeing equal rights and prohibiting discrimination based on the specified characteristics.

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