Bill > SB1030

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to the Pennsylvania Constitution that would explicitly establish the "inviolability of human dignity" as a fundamental right. Specifically, the bill would add a new section (§ 30) to Article I of the state constitution that states "The dignity of the human being is inviolable," which means that human dignity is considered an absolute and fundamental right that cannot be violated or diminished. The bill outlines a two-step process for ratification: first, the amendment must pass through the General Assembly, after which the Secretary of the Commonwealth will be required to advertise the proposed amendment as mandated by the state constitution. Upon a second passage by the General Assembly, the Secretary will again advertise the amendment and then submit it to qualified voters at the next general or municipal election that meets constitutional requirements. If approved by voters, this amendment would enshrine human dignity as a protected constitutional principle in Pennsylvania, potentially providing a legal basis for protecting individuals from actions or policies that could be deemed to compromise human dignity.

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https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1030