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VA SJR3
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
4/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Adam Ebbin
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 15-A of Article I of the Virginia Constitution to remove language defining marriage as only between one man and one woman
- Establishes marriage as "one of the vital personal rights essential to the orderly pursuit of happiness"
- Prohibits Virginia and its political subdivisions from denying marriage licenses to two adults based on sex, gender, or race
- Requires the Commonwealth to recognize any lawful marriage between two adults and treat such marriages equally under the law
- Passed the Senate on January 16, 2026 and the House of Delegates on February 2, 2026 as part of the constitutional amendment process requiring approval in two consecutive legislative sessions
Legislative Description
Constitutional amendment (second reference); marriage between two adult persons; repeal of same-sex marriage prohibition; affirmative right to marry.
Last Action
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0979)
4/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Privileges and Elections1/20/2026
Privileges and Elections11/17/2025
Full Bill Text
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