California Constitution Art. I, § 1

ARTICLE I DECLARATION OF RIGHTS

Current as of September 28, 2026Cal. Const., art. I, § 1Official source ↗

Sec. 1 added Nov. 5, 1974, by Proposition 7. Resolution Chapter 90, 1974.

All people are by nature free and independent and have inalienable rights. Among these are enjoying and defending life and liberty, acquiring, possessing, and protecting property, and pursuing and obtaining safety, happiness, and privacy.