Bill > HF2195

This bill proposes an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution that would explicitly recognize marriage as a fundamental right that cannot be restricted based on gender or race. The proposed constitutional amendment would be submitted to voters during the 2026 general election, and if ratified, would become effective on January 1, 2027. The ballot question would directly ask voters whether they support adding language to the state constitution stating that marriage is a fundamental right that shall not be limited by gender or racial considerations. This proposed amendment appears to be designed to protect marriage equality and prevent discrimination in marriage rights, ensuring that all individuals can marry regardless of their gender or racial background. If approved by voters, this would provide a constitutional guarantee of marriage rights that goes beyond existing legal protections, embedding the principle of marriage equality directly into Minnesota's state constitution.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2195&ssn=0&y=2025