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WI AJR108
WI AJR108Equality of rights on the basis of sex, gender identity, race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, family status, age, ancestry, or any other immutable characteristic and creating a private cause of action for violations of those rights by state actors (first consideration).
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Introduced
10/24/2025
10/24/2025
In Committee
10/24/2025
10/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
relating to: equality of rights on the basis of sex, gender identity, race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, family status, age, ancestry, or any other immutable characteristic and creating a private cause of action for violations of those rights by state actors (first consideration).
AI Summary
This resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to create a new section (Section 27) in Article I of the state constitution that guarantees equality of rights and protects individuals from discrimination based on a broad range of characteristics, including sex, gender identity, race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, family status, age, ancestry, and any other immutable characteristic. The amendment would prohibit the state and its political subdivisions from denying or abridging rights on these grounds and would provide individuals who experience discrimination with a private cause of action, meaning they can file a lawsuit in a court of competent jurisdiction against the state or relevant political subdivision if they believe their rights have been violated. Additionally, the resolution requires the state and its political subdivisions to actively protect and secure the equality of rights outlined in the amendment. The proposed amendment would be referred to the next legislature and, if approved, would be published for three months prior to a general election, allowing voters to consider and potentially ratify the constitutional change.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (50)
Clint Anderson (D)*,
Deb Andraca (D)*,
Margaret Arney (D)*,
Mike Bare (D)*,
Brienne Brown (D)*,
Ryan Clancy (D)*,
Angelina Cruz (D)*,
Ben DeSmidt (D)*,
Jodene Emerson (D)*,
Joan Fitzgerald (D)*,
Francesca Hong (D)*,
Andrew Hysell (D)*,
Alex Joers (D)*,
Tara Johnson (D)*,
Karen Kirsch (D)*,
Darrin Madison (D)*,
Renuka Mayadev (D)*,
Maureen McCarville (D)*,
Tip McGuire (D)*,
Vincent Miresse (D)*,
Supreme Moore Omokunde (D)*,
Greta Neubauer (D)*,
Lori Palmeri (D)*,
Christian Phelps (D)*,
Pricilla Prado (D)*,
Amaad Rivera-Wagner (D)*,
Ann Roe (D)*,
Joe Sheehan (D)*,
Christine Sinicki (D)*,
Lee Snodgrass (D)*,
Ryan Spaude (D)*,
Angela Stroud (D)*,
Shelia Stubbs (D)*,
Lisa Subeck (D)*,
Sequanna Taylor (D)*,
Angelito Tenorio (D)*,
Randy Udell (D)*,
Robyn Vining (D)*,
Tim Carpenter (D),
Kristin Dassler-Alfheim (D),
Dora Drake (D),
Jodi Habush Sinykin (D),
LaTonya Johnson (D),
Sarah Keyeski (D),
Chris Larson (D),
Melissa Ratcliff (D),
Kelda Roys (D),
Mark Spreitzer (D),
Jamie Wall (D),
Bob Wirch (D),
Last Action
Representative J. Jacobson added as a coauthor (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2025/proposals/reg/asm/joint_resolution/ajr108 |
| BillText | https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/document/proposaltext/2025/REG/AJR108.pdf |
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