HB612Introduced in the House of Delegates
Constitutional amendment; marriage between two adult persons, repeal of same-sex marriage prohibition.
Introduced by Laura Jane Cohen, District 15
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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 SB 311.
Where it stands
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB612)
February 11, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Passed Senate (24-Y 16-N 0-A) · February 2, 2026
24
Yes
16
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
An unofficial public opinion poll. It does not affect the bill or the official vote.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Jones | 77 | Yes |
| Timmy French | 1 | No |
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | No |
| Chris Head | 3 | No |
| David Suetterlein | 4 | Yes |
| Travis Hackworth | 5 | No |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | No |
| William Stanley | 7 | No |
| Mark Peake | 8 | No |
| Tammy Brankley Mulchi | 9 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101672D
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
House committee offered
House committee offered
Committee substitute printed 26105972D-H1
Reported from Privileges and Elections with substitute (16-Y 6-N)
Read first time
Read second time
committee substitute agreed to
Engrossed by House - committee substitute
Read third time and passed House (66-Y 32-N 0-A)
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
Reported from Privileges and Elections (8-Y 5-N)
Read second time
Read third time
Passed Senate (24-Y 16-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB612ER)
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on February 04, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., February 11, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 1 (effective July 1, 2026)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0001)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0001)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0001)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB612)
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