Article I.
Declaration of Rights

Section 28. Prohibition against denial or abridgment of equality of rights because of sex

Prohibition against denial or abridgment of equality of rights because of sex

Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania because of the sex of the individual.

Summary: New Section. Adoption of state-level equal rights amendment

Election Date: May 18, 1971

Votes For Ratification: 783441

Votes Against Ratification: 464882

Percent for Ratification: 63%

Percent Against Ratification: 37%

Notes:

Amendment Source: 1971 JR 2

Effective Date Source: