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 if they support the amendment, which emphasizes the guarantee of equal rights and the prohibition of discrimination based on the aforementioned characteristics. The title for this ballot question will be "Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment."