On July 28, 2026, Governor Scott issued a press release formally proclaiming two constitutional amendments upon which voters will decide on the November 2026 general election ballot. Governor Scott encouraged voters to, “do their homework before making their voices heard on these issues in November.”

One of the two proposed Constitutional Amendments is Proposal 4, “Equality of Rights” amendment.  The website, NoProp4vt.org has been launched to provide the materials needed for voters to “do their homework” prior to casting their vote.

“While NoProp4vt.org advocates for voting “No” on Prop 4, the so called “Equality of Rights’ Amendment, the website provides ‘one-stop-shopping’ for people seeking information on Prop 4,” said Renee McGuinness, a public policy analyst and investigative reporter, who has been following Prop 4 since its introduction in the Vermont legislature in 2024.

“It includes the language of the three-sentence amendment, an analysis of each sentence, and expert witness testimony. This resource on Prop 4 provides information voters need to cast an educated vote,” McGuinness added.

NoProp4vt.org lists four key points people should know before voting on Prop 4:

1.      Voting “No” on Prop 4 would NOT end equal rights in Vermont.

2.      Voting “Yes” on Prop 4 would enshrine UN-equal rights into the  Vermont Constitution.

3.      Voting “Yes” on Prop 4 would exacerbate Vermont’s affordability issues.

4.      Voting “No” on Prop 4 would send the Legislature back to the drawing board to draft a REAL equal rights amendment.

“None of the above assertions are based upon fear or conjecture: they are facts. The Noprop4vt.org website provides the receipts.” stated McGuinness. “The Senate and House Judiciary Committee’s own expert witness, Peter Teachout, Professor at Vermont Law School, whose field is state and federal constitutional law, described Prop 4 language as ‘flawed,’ and the Purpose section, which does not appear on the ballot, as ‘ambiguous’ for Vermont courts.” she added.

“Teachout told House Judiciary on May 1, 2024, that if it were up to him, he would vote ‘No’ on Prop 4 and wait another four years to get the language right. The House and Senate voted to put Prop 4 before the voters, disregarding their own expert witness’s testimony, due to time constraints. This is not good governance,” said McGuinness.

For more information regarding Prop 4’s true intent, visit www.noprop4vt.org.