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House passes plan to put ‘Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment’ to voters in 2026

By Mike Cook
Supporters of a proposed equal rights constitutional amendment gather in front of the House Chamber Friday in anticipation of a floor vote on the bill later in the day. (Photo by Andrew VonBank)
Supporters of a proposed equal rights constitutional amendment gather in front of the House Chamber Friday in anticipation of a floor vote on the bill later in the day. (Photo by Andrew VonBank)

A state constitution contains basic principles that preside over a state, including its governmental powers and the guaranteed rights of its citizens.

Minnesota’s governing document could have a new provision come 2027.

Passed 68-62 early Sunday by the House, and sent to the Senate, HF173/SF37* would ask voters at the 2026 general election if the state constitution should be amended to codify the right to equality.

The “Minnesota Equal Rights Amendment” ballot question would be: "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to say that all persons shall be guaranteed equal rights under the laws of this state, and shall not be discriminated against on account of race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or sex, including pregnancy, gender, and sexual orientation?”
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