HF 2195

as introduced - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026) Posted on 03/12/2025 11:38am

A bill for an act
relating to state government; proposing an amendment to the Minnesota
Constitution, article I, by adding a section; providing for equal rights under the
law and prohibiting discrimination based on the listed characteristics.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT PROPOSED.
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new text begin An amendment to the Minnesota Constitution is proposed to the people. If the amendment
is adopted, a section shall be added to article I, to read:
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new text begin Sec. 18. new text end

new text begin Marriage is a fundamental right and shall not be restricted based on gender or
race.
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Sec. 2. new text begin SUBMISSION TO VOTERS.
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new text begin The proposed amendment must be submitted to the people at the 2026 general election.
If ratified, the amendment is effective January 1, 2027. The question submitted must be:
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new text begin "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to state that marriage is a fundamental
right and shall not be restricted based on gender or race?
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	new text begin Yes . new text end
	new text begin No . new text end	new text begin " new text end