Equal Rights Amendment Ratification by State

Dark green indicates ratification before the extended 1982 deadline. Light green indicates ratification after the extended deadline. Gray indicates states that have not ratified the federal ERA. Diagonal lines indicate a state that later attempted to rescind ratification (date shown; legal status unresolved).

Ratification Summary

The federal ERA requires ratification by three-fourths of the states: 38 of 50.

State Map

State Ratification Table

State Code Status Ratification Date Rescission Attempt