The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) passed Congress in 1972 but fell three states short of the required 38 state legislature ratifications. On 22 March 2017, Nevada ratified the ERA, reinvigorating activists who are seeking to secure ratification by two additional legislatures (NPR, The Daily Express, Chicago Sun Times). States which have not ratified the ERA include AL, AZ, AR, FL, GA, IL, LA, MS, MO, NC, OK, SC, UT, and VA. Clarification: The closing date has been updated to 30 June 2018 to match the end date referenced in the question. Recommended Questions: How many removals will U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conduct in fiscal year 2017? As of 30 November 2017, how many states, including D.C., will offer expanded Medicaid coverage to people meeting the Affordable Care Act's poverty requirements for expanded coverage?