Section 18. Due process; equal protection; sex discrimination

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Due process; equal protection; sex discrimination

No person shall be deprived of life, liberty or property without due process of law; nor shall any person be denied equal protection of the laws. Equality of rights under law shall not be denied on account of the sex of any person. The effective date of this amendment shall be July 1, 1973.

Summary: Prohibits denial of equal rights because of sex

Election Date: November 7, 1972

Votes For Ratification: 155633

Votes Against Ratification: 64823

Percent for Ratification: 71%

Percent Against Ratification: 29%

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Amendment Source: 1972 HJR 2

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Due process; equal protection

No person shall be deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law; nor shall any person be denied the equal protection of the laws.

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