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Virginia HJR 657

Summary: This resolution proposes to repeal the existing constitutional amendment providing that only a union between a man and a woman may be recognized as marriage and that the Commonwealth and its political subdivisions shall not create or recognize a legal status for unmarried individuals that intends to approximate the design, qualities, significance, or effects of marriage.

Status: This bill was introduced January 14, 2009 and assigned to the House Committee on Privileges and Elections.

Full Text: Read the full text of this bill.

Rating: Support

Action: Virginia residents should use HRC’s Online Action Center to contact their state senator and representative to ask him or her to support this bill.



Last Updated: Tuesday, January 27, 2009