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SF 1884

Constitutional Amendment proposal to provide equal rights under the law and prohibit discrimination based on the listed characteristics

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Liz Boldon and 3 co-sponsors

Minnesota proposes constitutional amendment guaranteeing equal rights and prohibiting discrimination based on specified characteristics, requiring legislative passage and voter referendum approval.

Author added Boldon
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Bill Summary · SF 1884

Legislative bill overview

SF 1884 proposes a constitutional amendment to Minnesota's state constitution that would explicitly guarantee equal rights under law and prohibit discrimination based on specified characteristics. The amendment would require passage by the legislature and voter approval through a statewide referendum to take effect.

Why is this important

Constitutional amendments represent the highest level of legal protection, superseding ordinary legislation and making protections more difficult to overturn. This proposal would enshrine anti-discrimination protections directly in Minnesota's foundational governing document, potentially strengthening legal remedies for affected groups and clarifying state constitutional rights.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition specificity: The bill summary doesn't detail which characteristics would be protected (race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, etc.), making it unclear whether the scope is broader or narrower than some advocates prefer
  • Implementation costs: Expanded legal protections could increase litigation and government enforcement expenses, with fiscal impacts currently unclear
  • Religious exemptions: Debate likely over whether religious organizations receive exemptions from anti-discrimination requirements, a contentious issue in similar proposals
  • Voter approval threshold: Constitutional amendments typically require 60% legislative passage and majority voter approval, making passage uncertain in a divided electorate

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

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