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SB 311 Enacted

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

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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 HB 612.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 13, 2026
Last action
Apr 13, 2026 — Approved by Governor-Chapter 819 (effective 7/1/2026)
Session
2026
Momentum
88 · Very high