Arizona Legislature ratifies proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

Original title: ratification; equal rights amendment

Last action · June 12, 2026: Senate First ReadingSponsors: Lauren Kuby and 17 others

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What This Bill Proposed

The Arizona Senate introduces a to ratify the proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution, prohibiting the denial or abridgment of rights on account of sex.

Why it matters

Changes the state's official legislative position on the federal constitutional amendment regarding sex equality, requiring the Secretary of State to transmit official copies to federal leadership.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Secretary of State of the State of Arizona

Must transmit a copy of the resolution to the President of the United States Senate and the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.

Key Facts

The Arizona Legislature ratifies the proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.
Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of sex.
The amendment specifies that Congress shall have the power to enforce its provisions by appropriate legislation.
The Secretary of State of the State of Arizona is required to transmit a copy of the resolution to the President of the United States Senate and the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives.

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What does SCR 1019 do?

It officially ratifies the proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the United States Constitution at the state level in Arizona.

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This resolution did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the Senate.

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Jun 12, 2026SenateIntroduced
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