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WI AJR108
Joint Resolution
Status
10/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brienne Brown
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AI Summary
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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
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Creates a private cause of action allowing individuals to sue the state or political subdivisions in court for violations of these equal rights protections
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Requires the state and all political subdivisions to actively protect and secure the equality of rights guaranteed under the amendment
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Constitutional amendment on first consideration, meaning it must be passed by two successive legislatures and ratified by voters before taking effect
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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