A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by adding section 29 to article I, to provide definitions for certain laws, rules, and regulations that relate to an individual’s sex and to impose certain protections and requirements that relate to an individual’s sex.
This resolution proposes an amendment to the 1963 state constitution of Michigan, aiming to add section 29 to article I. The amendment seeks to define terms related to an individual's biological sex and establish certain protections and requirements based on these definitions. It specifies that "sex" refers to the biological sex at birth, outlines definitions for "female," "male," "woman," "man," "mother," and "father," and addresses accommodations for individuals with sex development disorders under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Furthermore, it states that laws differentiating between sexes must undergo intermediate constitutional scrutiny to prevent unfair discrimination while allowing distinctions that are substantially related to important governmental objectives, especially in contexts concerning biology, safety, or privacy. The resolution also mandates that public institutions collecting vital statistics must identify individuals as either male or female at birth. This amendment is set to be submitted to the voters of Michigan at the next general election.
Co-sponsored by Reps.
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
