Constitutional amendment; marriage between two adult persons, repeal of same-sex marriage prohibition.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “An Act to provide for the submission to the voters of a proposed amendment to Section 15-A of Article I of the Constitution of Virginia, relating to marriage between two adult persons; repeal of same-sex marriage prohibition.” Read the full text
2026 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 bi
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced · Jan 13, 2026
Acts of Assembly Chapter 1 (latest official status)
Latest official status shown, exactly as the official record states it. The step by step history lives on the official page linked below.
The numbers
6
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Laura Jane CohenBetsy B. CarrNadarius E. ClarkJackie H. GlassAmy J. LauferAtoosa R. Reaser
Recorded votes
Passed Senate (24-Y 16-N 0-A)Senate · 2026-02-02 · P · Y 24, N 16
Reported from Privileges and Elections (8-Y 5-N)Senate · 2026-01-30 · P · X 4, Y 8, N 5
Read third time and passed House (66-Y 32-N 0-A)House of Delegates · 2026-01-29 · P · Y 66, N 32, X 2
Reported from Privileges and Elections with substitute (16-Y 6-N)House of Delegates · 2026-01-23 · P · Y 16, N 6
Roll-call results shown verbatim from the Virginia legislature’s records. A result reflects that roll call’s own motion, not the bill’s overall outcome.
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Acts of Assembly Chapter 1.