Constitutional amendment to provide equal rights under the law and prohibiting discrimination based on a list of characteristics
This bill proposes adding a constitutional amendment to guarantee equal rights under Minnesota law and prohibit discrimination. It would protect individuals from discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, and sex - including pregnancy decisions, gender identity, and sexual orientation. If approved by voters in the 2026 general election, the amendment would take effect January 1, 2027, and apply to all state agencies and political subdivisions. The amendment is self-executing and does not override existing anti-discrimination protections.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025
Last action Feb 26, 2026
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
5
Key actions
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Committee
2
Feb 26, 2026
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass and re-referred to Rules and Administration
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
upper
Jan 21, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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