Illinois 2023-2024 Regular Session

Illinois House Bill HJR0001

Introduced

1/11/23

Refer

1/31/23

Refer

3/7/23

Refer

6/26/23

Caption

AFFIRM EQUAL RIGHTS AMENDMENT

Impact

The passage of HJR0001 would reinforce the principles of gender equality at the federal level by officially recognizing the ERA as part of the Constitution. It would signify a commitment to ensuring that equality under the law cannot be denied based on sex. If the resolution leads to federal action, it could affect related state laws and regulations concerning gender discrimination and could bolster legal protections against sex-based inequalities.

Summary

HJR0001 is a House Joint Resolution affirming the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) and urging its recognition as the Twenty-Eighth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. This resolution outlines the historical context of the ERA, highlighting that it gained ratification from three-fourths of the states by January 27, 2020. Notable within the resolution is the assertion that the Constitution does not impose any time limits on states for ratifying an amendment, thereby challenging the validity of any previous deadlines set forth by Congress in 1972 when the ERA was proposed.

Contention

Debate surrounding the ERA and HJR0001 centers on the question of whether the time limit imposed by Congress in the 1970s should limit the ratifications made by states. Proponents of the resolution argue that this limit lacks constitutional standing, while opponents might contend that adherence to the original timeline is necessary to maintain the integrity of the amendment process. The resolution also calls upon the federal government and other states to take action, which could lead to renewed discussions about gender equality legislation at all levels of government.

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