1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to state government; proposing an amendment to the Minnesota 
1.3 	Constitution, article I, by adding a section; providing for equal rights under the 
1.4 	law and prohibiting discrimination based on the listed characteristics.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED.
 1.7 	An amendment to the Minnesota Constitution is proposed to the people. If the amendment 
1.8 	is adopted, a section shall be added to article I, to read:

1.9 	Sec. 18. Marriage is a fundamental right and shall not be restricted based on gender or 
1.10 	race.

1.11 	Sec. 2. SUBMISSION TO VOTERS.
 1.12 	The proposed amendment must be submitted to the people at the 2026 general election. 
1.13 	If ratified, the amendment is effective January 1, 2027. The question submitted must be:
1.14 	"Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to state that marriage is a fundamental 
1.15 	right and shall not be restricted based on gender or race?

1.16		Yes ........
		
1.17		No ........
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