Bill > H175

This bill seeks to repeal a current North Carolina constitutional provision that defines marriage as exclusively between one man and one woman. Specifically, the bill proposes to remove the existing language restricting marriage to opposite-sex couples and will submit this constitutional amendment to voters in the November 2026 general election. Voters will be presented with a ballot question asking whether they support repealing the current constitutional provision, with the ballot offering "FOR" and "AGAINST" options. If a majority of voters approve the amendment, it will become effective on January 1, 2027, and the State Board of Elections will certify the amendment to the Secretary of State, who will then enroll it among permanent records. By removing the existing constitutional language, the bill effectively opens the door for marriage equality, potentially allowing same-sex marriages to be legally recognized in North Carolina. The bill becomes effective immediately upon becoming law, with the constitutional amendment itself taking effect in January 2027 if approved by voters.

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https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H175