Virginia House Bill 612: Constitutional amendment; marriage between two adult persons, repeal of same-sex marriage prohibition.

Virginia · 2026 Regular Session

What it does

Constitutional amendment (voter referendum); marriage between two adult persons; repeal of same-sex marriage prohibition. Provides for a referendum at the November 3, 2026, general election to approve or reject an amendment that requires the equal treatment under the law of a lawful marriage between two adult persons regardless of the sex, gender, or race of such persons. The amendment also repeals the current provision that defines marriage as only a union between one man and one woman. This bill is identical to SB 311.

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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB612) (2026-02-11)

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