Wisconsin Equal Rights Amendment introduced to Legislature Monday

By Lisa M. Hale

Sep 22, 2025, 5:06 PM CST

APPLETON, Wis. (WISS) – Two Wisconsin lawmakers introduced the Wisconsin Equal Rights Amendment to the legislature on Monday.

The Appleton Area National Organization of Women (NOW) chapter held a press conference at the Long Cheng Community Center in Appleton to announce the introduction of the Wisconsin Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) bill in the Wisconsin Legislature. 

Chapter President Irene Strohbeen said the Wisconsin ERA bill is more comprehensive than the federal ERA and is vital for a wide range of Wisconsinites.