HJR97 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Merika ColemanSenator

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Ratifying the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America

Summary

HJR97 would ratify and affirm the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution on behalf of Alabama.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill ratifies the Equal Rights Amendment proposed by Congress in 1972 and presents the full text to be part of the Constitution once enough states ratify. The amendment would ensure equal rights under the law cannot be denied or abridged on account of sex, and Congress and the states would have the power to enforce it. It would take effect two years after ratification and requires official transmission of the amendment’s text to federal and state leaders.

Who It Affects

• Men and women in Alabama, whose equal rights under the law would be protected and potentially reflected in state laws and policies
• Alabama and federal government officials who would be responsible for enforcing the amendment and handling related formal procedures

Key Provisions

• Alabama ratifies and affirms the Equal Rights Amendment proposed by Congress in 1972.
• The ERA text included: Section 1—equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or any State on account of sex; Section 2—Congress and the several States shall have the power to enforce this article; Section 3—this amendment shall take effect two years after the date of ratification.
• The resolution requires copies of the ratification and the amendment text to be transmitted to specified federal and state officials and archives.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative