Article XII of the Constitution of Virginia describes methods to change that document. Section 1 describes the method by which the state legislature can propose amendments and send them to qualified voters in a referendum.
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Proposed amendments must be passed by both houses of the General Assembly (GA) during two consecutive legislative sessions.
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These sessions must be separated by a general election of the House of Delegates.
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In 2025 the GA passed three proposed amendments to the Virginia Constitution.
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The general election of November 2025 elected all members of the House of Delegates 2026 legislative session. Those three proposed amendments were passed a second time in January (Senate) and February (House).
Each of the Amendment Icons below will take you to a dedicated page that contains the question you'll see on the ballot, a link to the amendment's Legislative Information System website and a discussion on the current Code of Virginia and the proposed amendment.
Reproductive Freedom
Right to Marry
Right to Vote
