VA HJR3

Proposes an amendment to Article I, Section 15-A of the Virginia Constitution to repeal the existing prohibition on same-sex marriage, which currently states that only a union between one man and one woman may be valid

Establishes marriage as "one of the vital personal rights essential to the orderly pursuit of happiness" in the state constitution

Prohibits Virginia and its political subdivisions from denying marriage licenses to two adult persons based on sex, gender, or race

Requires the Commonwealth to recognize any lawful marriage between two adult persons and treat such marriages equally under the law, regardless of sex, gender, or race

Passed the House of Delegates on January 14, 2026, and the Senate on January 16, 2026, completing the second legislative approval required before the amendment can go to voters