An amendment providing for equal rights under the law and prohibiting discrimination based on the listed characteristics

This bill proposes amending the Minnesota Constitution to guarantee all persons equal rights under state law and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or sex - including protections related to pregnancy, gender identity/expression, and sexual orientation. It would require state actions denying equal rights to use the "least restrictive means" to achieve a "compelling governmental interest." If approved by voters in 2026, the amendment would take effect January 1, 2027, applying to all state agencies and political subdivisions. The measure does not change existing anti-discrimination laws but codifies these protections directly into the state constitution.