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

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 bi…

Source: OpenStates · fetched April 13, 2026

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  Ensures equal treatment under the law for lawful marriages between two adult persons, regardless of sex or gender, and repeals the prohibition of same-sex marriage.

  “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.”· 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.

  “repeals the current provision that defines marriage as only a union between one man and one woman.”· The amendment also repeals the current provision that defines marriage as only a union between one man and one woman.