This bill proposes an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, specifically adding a new section to Article I that guarantees equal rights under the law and prohibits discrimination based on various characteristics. The amendment states that all individuals are entitled to equal rights, and the state cannot discriminate against anyone based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or sex, which includes specific provisions related to pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation. Furthermore, any state action that denies an individual's equal rights would be deemed invalid unless it meets the criteria of being the least restrictive means to achieve a compelling governmental interest.

The proposed amendment is set to be submitted to voters during the 2026 general election, and if ratified, it will take effect on January 1, 2027. The ballot question will ask voters whether they support the amendment, which is titled the "Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment." The language of the amendment emphasizes that it is self-executing and does not limit existing rights, while also allowing for the adoption of laws aimed at preventing or remedying discrimination based on the specified characteristics.