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Vermont · Proposal 4 · Election: 2026-11-03

Constitutional Amendment on Equal Protection of the Law

Plain-English Summary

This constitutional amendment would guarantee equal protection under the law for all people in Vermont. It would also explicitly prohibit the denial of rights based on race, ethnicity, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or national origin.

What each outcome does

IF YES PASSES

If Proposal 4 passes, the Vermont Constitution will be amended to include a guarantee of equal protection under the law and a prohibition against denying rights based on specified characteristics.

IF NO PASSES

If Proposal 4 fails, the Vermont Constitution will not be amended with the proposed language regarding equal protection and the prohibition of denying rights based on specified characteristics.

Who is funding each side

YES SIDE
Sponsor: Not yet reported
Reported funding: Not yet reported
NO SIDE
Sponsor: No major opposition committee identified
Reported funding: Not yet reported

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