New York State Equal Rights Amendment

New York State Equal Rights Amendment

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On January 24, 2023, the New York State Assembly passed the Equal Rights Amendment to the state constitution. Proposed amendments must be approved by the state senate and the state assembly in two successive state legislative sessions before they can be presented to the voters. The assembly’s January vote was the final legislative step in the amendment process, as required by New York State law. Having reached that milestone, the amendment will be on the ballot in the November 2024 general election, and voters will have the final say as to whether to add the ERA to the state constitution.

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