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 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 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.
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