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Vermont · November 3, 2026 general election · Statewide ballot measure

Proposal 4: what your vote means

Equality of rights. On every Vermont ballot. Official sources checked October 21, 2026.

Proposal 4 · Legislatively referred constitutional amendment

Equality of rights

Official ballot title (quoted exactly)

To see if the voters will amend the Vermont Constitution by adding Article 23 to read: Article 23. [Equality of rights] That the people are guaranteed equal protection under the law. The State shall not deny equal treatment under the law on account of a person’s race, ethnicity, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or national origin. Nothing in this Article shall be interpreted or applied to prevent the adoption or implementation of measures intended to provide equality of treatment and opportunity for members of groups that have historically been subject to discrimination.

Ballot question as published in the Vermont Secretary of State’s 2026 Voter Guide.

A YES vote means:

The Vermont Constitution would guarantee equal protection under the law and bar the state from denying equal treatment based on race, ethnicity, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or national origin.

A NO vote means:

The Vermont Constitution stays as it is; existing anti-discrimination laws continue to apply.

What it would change

  • Who is affected: all Vermont residents and state government.
  • Allowed: measures intended to provide equality of treatment and opportunity for groups historically subject to discrimination.
  • Process: passed by the Senate and House in 2024 and again by the next Legislature in 2026.
  • Fiscal impact: No official fiscal statement is published for this proposal.

Who supports it and who opposes it

These lists come from official campaign filings (registered committees) and public endorsements, each linked to its source. They are not complete, and SaveYourState does not endorse anyone listed. Lists checked October 30, 2026.

Who supports it

Who opposes it

Official sources

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