FL H8003

Ratifies the proposed Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution on behalf of Florida, which was approved by Congress on March 22, 1972

Guarantees that equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State on account of sex

Notes that 35 of the necessary 38 states have already ratified the amendment, positioning Florida as a potential 36th state

Grants Congress power to enforce the amendment through appropriate legislation, with the amendment taking effect two years after ratification

Requires the Florida Secretary of State to forward certified copies to federal officials including the President, Congress leadership, and the Administrator of General Services