The resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State that aims to enhance the equal protection clause by explicitly prohibiting discrimination based on sex. This amendment would clarify that discrimination includes, but is not limited to, issues related to pregnancy (such as preventing, initiating, continuing, or terminating a pregnancy), as well as discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. The proposed changes would ensure that individuals are not denied equal protection under the law or subjected to segregation or discrimination in their civil or political rights due to these factors.
The resolution outlines that this proposed amendment will be presented to the electors during the general election scheduled for November 3, 2026. Voters will be asked whether they support the amendment, which will be designated on the ballot as a question regarding the inclusion of specific protections against discrimination based on sex in the state's equal protection clause. If approved, the amendment will become part of the state's Constitution, reinforcing the commitment to equality and non-discrimination.