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SB 311

Virginia Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: enacted. Latest action: April 13, 2026.

Constitutional amdmnt. marriage between two adult persons, repeal of same-sex marriage prohibition.

Bill ID VA-2026-SB-311
Session 2026
Status enacted
Committee Privileges and Elections; Privileges and Elections
Senate enacted 2026-04-13
Elections / Voting LGBTQ / Gender Policy
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Ebbin
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2026-01-13 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-04-13 Status enacted
2026-04-13 Latest Action Approved by Governor-Chapter 819 (effective 7/1/2026)
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