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WI AJR108

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

10/24/2025

Primary Sponsor

Brienne Brown

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes adding Section 27 to Article I of the Wisconsin Constitution to prohibit the state and political subdivisions from denying or abridging equality of rights based on sex, gender identity, race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, family status, age, ancestry, or any other immutable characteristic

  • Creates a private cause of action allowing individuals to sue the state or political subdivisions in court for violations of these equal rights protections

  • Requires the state and all political subdivisions to actively protect and secure the equality of rights guaranteed under the amendment

  • Constitutional amendment on first consideration, meaning it must be passed by two successive legislatures and ratified by voters before taking effect

  • Introduced October 24, 2025 and referred to the Committee on State Affairs

Legislative Description

Equality of rights on the basis of sex, gender identity, race, color, sexual orientation, disability, religion, national origin, marital status, family status, age, ancestry, or any other immutable characteristic and creating a private cause of action for violations of those rights by state actors (first consideration).

Last Action

Representative J. Jacobson added as a coauthor

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

State Affairs10/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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