ArizonaArizona voters would decide on constitutional protections for marriage
With voter approval and the Governor’s proclamation, Arizona’s constitution would prevent marriage bans or invalidation based on a couple’s sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin.
What it does
If voters approve and the Governor issues a proclamation, Arizona’s constitution would protect marriages between two people from bans or invalidation based on sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin.
The proposed resolution would direct Arizona’s Secretary of State to put the marriage amendment before voters at the next general election.
Argument forIf approved, this protection could give couples greater certainty that Arizona cannot reject or invalidate their marriage because of the listed traits.
Argument againstIf approved, the constitutional protection could limit lawmakers’ ability to set marriage rules based on the listed traits.
More detail
Arizona’s constitution would bar marriages from being banned or declared invalid because of the listed traits. The protection covers marriages between two people and rules based on their sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin. Voters must approve the amendment, and the Governor must issue a proclamation.
Arizona’s Secretary of State would submit the proposed marriage amendment to voters. Arizona voters would decide whether to approve the proposed constitutional amendment. Both the House and Senate must agree to the proposed resolution. The proposal would go before voters at the next general election.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jun 13House First Reading.Introduced
Civil Rights & Voting