The constitutional amendment faced a tougher-than-expected fight after a right-wing campaign against anti-discrimination protections.

Summary

New York voters approved Proposition 1, adding anti-discrimination language to the state constitution to safeguard abortion rights and expand protections under the Equal Protection Clause.

Known as the Equal Rights Amendment, it extends protections to categories such as sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy outcomes, and reproductive health care.

This measure responds to the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2022 decision overturning Roe v. Wade and aims to make future abortion restrictions more difficult.

Despite opposition from Republicans who argued it might impact voting and sports regulations, the New York Bar Association clarified that it would not.