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SJR F

Civil rights: sexual orientation discrimination; certain references to marriage; make gender neutral. Amends sec. 1, art. X & repeals sec. 25, art. I of the state constitution

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sarah Anthony and 18 co-sponsors

Overview: SJR F, Civil rights: sexual orientation discrimination; certain references to marriage; make gender neutral, referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Pub

REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON CIVIL RIGHTS, JUDICIARY, AND PUBLIC SAFETY
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Bill Summary · SJR F

Overview: SJR F, Civil rights: sexual orientation discrimination; certain references to marriage; make gender neutral, referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety, introduced on November 05, 2025.

Purpose and Intent: This joint resolution proposes to amend the state constitution to prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and make references to marriage gender-neutral. The goal is to enshrine LGBTQ+ civil rights protections and update the constitution to reflect evolving social norms around marriage equality.

Key Provisions:
- Adds "sexual orientation" to the list of protected characteristics in the state's civil rights laws
- Replaces gendered terms like "husband" and "wife" with gender-neutral language like "spouse" in references to marriage
- Repeals a section of the constitution that had previously defined marriage as between one man and one woman

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- LGBTQ+ individuals will benefit from explicit constitutional protections against discrimination
- Same-sex couples will have their marriages recognized equally under state law
- The resolution would bring the state constitution in line with federal civil rights laws and Supreme Court rulings on marriage equality

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The resolution has been referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety for consideration. If approved by the legislature, it would then need to be put to a statewide voter referendum to amend the state constitution.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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