The ACLU of Virginia strongly supports ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment. Ratifying the ERA is an important step toward achieving full gender equity and will provide the highest level of constitutional protection against sex-based discrimination.

HJ 579:  United States Constitution - Ratifies Equal Rights Amendment (Foy)

HJ 577: United States Constitution - Ratifies Equal Rights Amendment (Rasoul)

SJ 270: United States Constitution - Ratifies Equal Rights Amendment (Saslaw)

Advocacy Resources

ERA Facts Sheet

ERA Talking Points

Sponsors

Jennifer Carroll Foy, Sam Rasoul, Dick Saslaw

Session

2019 General Assembly

Bill number

HJ 579, HJ 577, SJ 270

Position

Strongly Support