All men and women are, by nature, free and equal, and have certain inalienable rights--among which are those of enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining safety and happiness.
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Amended Nov. 3, 1998.
I. C. A. Const. Art. 1, § 1, IA CONST Art. 1, § 1
Current with legislation effective 7/1/2024 from the 2024 Regular Session, subject to changes made by Iowa Code Editor for Code 2025.