The 2025 Senate Joint Resolution 98 proposes a constitutional amendment to create Section 27 of Article I, which aims to ensure equality of rights under the law for all individuals, regardless of sex, gender identity, race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, family status, age, ancestry, or any other immutable characteristic. This amendment mandates that the state and its political subdivisions must protect and secure these rights, and it establishes a private cause of action for individuals who believe their rights have been violated by state actors.
To become effective, this constitutional amendment must be adopted by two successive legislatures and ratified by the public. The resolution outlines the specific provisions of the amendment, including the right to seek legal recourse in cases of violations, and it stipulates that the amendment will be published for three months prior to the next general election, where it will be presented to voters for approval.