Resolve for memorializing the Massachusetts Delegation, and the United States Congress, on the need for official, and general support of a Federal ERA, and public education, regarding this subject

This resolution (SD 1300) is a formal statement by the Massachusetts legislature supporting the ratification of the Federal Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the U.S. Constitution. It directs the Secretary of State to notify Congress and other federal authorities about Massachusetts' position and to conduct public education on the ERA's benefits. The resolution emphasizes Massachusetts' longstanding support for gender equality, referencing its 1976 adoption of an ERA in the state constitution. It does not create new laws or funding but serves as an official communication urging federal action and public awareness. The resolution directly affects Massachusetts' official engagement with federal lawmakers and its public education efforts regarding the ERA.