RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE STATE CONSTITUTION TO MAKE REFERENCES TO INDIVIDUALS GENDER-NEUTRAL.
This bill proposes amending the state constitution to replace gendered language with gender-neutral terms throughout existing constitutional text. It specifically targets phrases like "man," "his," "himself," and "his or her" in sections covering fundamental rights - including equality, criminal procedure, jury trials, and the right to bear arms - and updates them to "person," "such person's," or similar inclusive language. The amendment would affect all constitutional provisions referencing individuals, making the language applicable to people of all genders without changing existing legal rights or creating new policies. This is a procedural change to the constitution's wording, not a substantive policy shift.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2026
Last action Mar 26, 2026
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Mar 11, 2026
Upper · Passed
Joint Favorable
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Feb 26, 2026
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