Vermont Proposal 4 — Equality of rights (Constitutional Amendment)
Ballot measure · November 3, 2026
- What it does
- Article 23 of Chapter I of the Vermont Constitution is added 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.
- A YES vote means
- A yes vote adds to the Vermont Constitution a guarantee of equal protection under the law and bars 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
- A no vote leaves the Vermont Constitution unchanged, without this express equal-protection and anti-discrimination provision.
- Needed to pass
- A simple majority
- Put on the ballot by
- the Legislature
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Quick answers
- What does a YES vote on Vermont Proposal 4 mean?
- A yes vote adds to the Vermont Constitution a guarantee of equal protection under the law and bars the State from denying equal treatment based on race, ethnicity, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or national origin.
- What does a NO vote on Vermont Proposal 4 mean?
- A no vote leaves the Vermont Constitution unchanged, without this express equal-protection and anti-discrimination provision.
- How many votes does Vermont Proposal 4 need to pass?
- A simple majority
- Should I vote yes or no on Vermont Proposal 4?
- SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.
- When is the vote?
- The general election is Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Early voting and mail-ballot deadlines vary by state; check your state or county election office.