Bill > HB612

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to be voted on by the public in a referendum during the November 3, 2026, general election. If approved, the amendment would repeal the current provision in the Constitution of Virginia that defines marriage exclusively as a union between one man and one woman. Instead, it would establish that marriage is a vital personal right and that the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions cannot deny marriage licenses to two adult persons based on their sex, gender, or race. Furthermore, it mandates that all lawful marriages between two adult persons must be recognized and treated equally under the law, irrespective of the sex, gender, or race of the individuals involved.

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https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB612