Same Sex Marriage

This bill changes a part of the Constitution of Virginia about marriage so that couples of all genders and sexualities can get married in Virginia

• Constitution: a set of rules

• The change includes taking a part out that says only a marriage between a man and a woman can count as marriage.

• And, a part is added that makes it clear that marriage is a basic right that is a part of letting people be as happy as they can be

• If this bill passes, the state of Virginia cannot stop people from getting married because of their sex, gender, or race.

• The bill also stops the state from making types of legal partnerships other than marriage.

• This bill says it’s okay for religious groups and people working for them to refuse to marry anyone.