Constitutional amendment; marriage may exist only between a man and woman. (HJ23)

Introduced By

Del. John Cosgrove (R-Chesapeake) with support from co-patron Del. Kathy Byron (R-Lynchburg)

Progress

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 Introduced
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 Passed Committee
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 Passed House
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 Passed Senate
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 Signed by Governor
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 Became Law

Description

Constitutional amendment (second resolution); marriage. Provides that "only a union between one man and one woman may be a marriage valid in or recognized by this Commonwealth and its political subdivisions." The proposed amendment also prohibits the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions from creating or recognizing "a legal status for relationships of unmarried individuals that intends to approximate the design, qualities, significance, or effects of marriage." Further, the proposed amendment prohibits the Commonwealth or its political subdivisions from creating or recognizing "another union, partnership, or other legal status to which is assigned the rights, benefits, obligations, qualities, or effects of marriage." This resolution was incorporated into HJ 41, a companion to HB 101. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

  • 12/21/2005 Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/06 060395276
  • 12/21/2005 Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections
  • 01/11/2006 Incorporated by Privileges and Elections (HJ41-Marshall, R.G.)