Virginia2026Enacted
SB311
Constitutional amdmnt. marriage between two adult persons, repeal of same-sex marriage prohibition.
Last scannedNov 4, 2026, 4:57 AM
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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 HB 612.
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Bill history
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 819 (effective 7/1/2026)Governor
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0819)Governor
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0819)Governor
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0819)Governor
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026Senate
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026Governor
- Signed by SpeakerHouse
- Signed by PresidentSenate
- EnrolledSenate
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB311ER)Senate
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB311)Senate
- Read third timeHouse
- Passed House (66-Y 31-N 0-A)House
- Read second timeHouse
- Reported from Privileges and Elections (15-Y 6-N)Privileges and Elections
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB311)Privileges and Elections
- Placed on CalendarHouse
- Read first timeHouse
- Referred to Committee on Privileges and ElectionsPrivileges and Elections
- Read third time and passed Senate (25-Y 15-N 0-A)Senate