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SCR 1021

ratification; equal rights amendment.

57th Legislature - First Regular Session Introduced by Lela Alston and 12 co-sponsors

SCR 1021 would ratify the Equal Rights Amendment, enshrining gender equality as a constitutional right and strengthening legal protections against discrimination.

Senate Second Reading
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Bill Summary · SCR 1021

Summary of SCR 1021: Ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment

Main Purpose and Intent

SCR 1021 is a concurrent resolution that would ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the U.S. Constitution. The ERA states that "equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex." If ratified, it would enshrine gender equality as a fundamental constitutional principle.

Key Provisions

  • Formally ratifies the Equal Rights Amendment as part of the U.S. Constitution
  • Removes the previous deadline for ratification, which had expired in 1982
  • Directs the Arizona Secretary of State to certify Arizona's ratification to the U.S. Archivist

Who/What is Affected

  • Passage of this resolution would make Arizona the 38th state to ratify the ERA, meeting the threshold for it to be added to the Constitution.
  • If fully ratified, the ERA would provide stronger legal protections against discrimination based on sex for all people in the United States.
  • The ERA could impact a wide range of laws and policies related to employment, education, healthcare, and other areas where gender-based inequities may exist.

Procedural and Timeline Details

  • SCR 1021 was introduced in the Arizona Senate on February 4, 2025 and is currently awaiting a second reading.
  • If passed by both the Arizona Senate and House, the Secretary of State would certify Arizona's ratification to the U.S. Archivist.
  • There is no set deadline for the remaining states to ratify the ERA following Arizona's action.

Overall, SCR 1021 represents an effort by Arizona to join other states in enshrining gender equality as a fundamental constitutional right. The ratification of the ERA could have far-reaching impacts on laws and policies affecting people of all genders across the country.

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

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