Mass. Const. amend. art. 106
- Constitution
- Constitution of Massachusetts
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
Article I of Part the First of the Constitution is hereby annulled and the following is adopted:- All people are born free and equal and have certain natural, essential and unalienable rights; among which may be reckoned the right of enjoying and defending their lives and liberties; that of acquiring, possessing and protecting property; in fine, that of seeking and obtaining their safety and happiness. Equality under the law shall not be denied or abridged because of sex, race, color, creed or national origin.
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