Florida Resolution to Ratify the Equal Rights Amendment

The Frame

What this does

If ratified, this resolution would add Florida to the list of states supporting the constitutional guarantee that legal rights cannot be denied or abridged by the federal or state governments on account of sex.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Florida residents

The amendment would establish a constitutional standard for equality of rights under the law regardless of sex, applicable to both state and federal actions.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

The Equal Rights Amendment was first proposed by Congress in 1972 but failed to achieve ratification by the required three-fourths of states before its extended 1982 deadline. context

Summary

This resolution formally expresses the Florida Legislature's intent to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to the United States Constitution, which prohibits the denial or abridgment of equality of rights based on sex. The measure outlines the historical context of the amendment and mandates that certified copies be sent to federal officials upon passage.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

If ratified, this resolution would add Florida to the list of states supporting the constitutional guarantee that legal rights cannot be denied or abridged by the federal or state governments on account of sex.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Equal Rights Amendment actually do?

It establishes that equality of rights under the law cannot be denied or abridged by the United States or any state on account of sex.

When would this amendment take effect if ratified?

According to the text, the amendment would take effect two years after the date of .

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Related Legislation

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House Committee Hearing on the Equal Rights Amendment

The House Committee on Oversight and Reform held a hearing on October 21, 2021, to discuss the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and its potential inclusio

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Historical Ratification Context

The document highlights the ongoing legal uncertainty regarding the ERA's ratification deadline, noting the 2021 U.S. House attempt to retroactively remove the 1982 expiration date.

United States Congress Florida Legislature

Connected Entities

organizationGeneral Services Administration of the United States“Recipient of the certified resolution.”Map →

otherUnited States Constitution“The governing document the amendment seeks to modify.”Map →

organizationFlorida Legislature“The body responsible for ratifying the proposed amendment.”Map →

date2026“The legislative session year.”Map →

bill_numberSCR 82“The specific legislative resolution number for the ratification measure.”Map →

personSecretary of State of the State of Florida“Responsible for forwarding certified copies of the resolution.”Map →

organizationUnited States Congress“The body that originally approved the Equal Rights Amendment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

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