1976 Massachusetts Question 1

1976 Massachusetts Question 1
2 November 1976
Do you approve of the adoption of an amendment to the Constitution summarized below, which was approved by the General Court in joint sessions of the House of Representatives and Senate on August 15, 1973, by a vote of 261-0, and on May 14, 1975, by a vote of 217-55?

The proposed amendment would provide that equality under the law may not be denied or abridged on the basis of sex, race, color, creed or national origin. This amendment adds one sentence to Article I of Part the First of the Constitution which now contains a general statement of individual rights, including the right to enjoy and defend life and liberty and the right to acquire and protect property.
Results
Choice
 Votes %
Yes 1,445,066 60.44%
No 945,789 39.56%

1976 Massachusetts Question 1 was a proposed amendment to the Constitution of Massachusetts to provide that equality of rights under the law cannot be denied or abridged on the basis of sex, race, color, creed, or national origin. The amendment passed, receiving 60.44% of the vote, and the backing of all 14 counties.

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