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WI SJR98
Joint Resolution
Status
10/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
LaTonya Johnson
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AI Summary
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Creates Section 27 of Article I of the Wisconsin Constitution prohibiting the state or any political subdivision 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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Establishes a private cause of action allowing any person aggrieved by a violation to sue the state or appropriate political subdivision in any court of competent jurisdiction
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Requires the state and each political subdivision to actively protect and secure the equality of rights guaranteed by the amendment
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Introduced October 9, 2025 as first consideration; constitutional amendments in Wisconsin require adoption by two successive legislatures followed by voter ratification to take effect
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Referred to the Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal 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 cosponsor
2/9/2026