This bill proposes an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution that would guarantee equal rights under state law and prohibit discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, or sex. The definition of sex includes protections related to pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation.

The bill states that any action by the state that denies equal rights must meet strict scrutiny, meaning it must be the least restrictive means of achieving a compelling governmental interest. The amendment would apply to the state and all its agencies and subdivisions, be self-executing, and ensure that it does not restrict or narrow existing rights.

The proposed amendment would be placed on the ballot for the 2026 general election, and if ratified, it would go into effect on January 1, 2027. The ballot question would ask voters whether they support adding this Equal Rights Amendment to the Minnesota Constitution.