In 2026, four proposed constitutional amendments were submitted to voters by the Virginia General Assembly. All four had been passed in the 163rd General Assembly in special session and were subsequently passed again in the first days of the 164th General Assembly.
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Redistricting amendment
HJ6007 (legislatively initiated October 31, 2025, affirmed January 16, 2026) would amend the constitution to allow legislative mid-decade redistricting of congressional districts in response to mid-decade redistricting by other states.[1] The measure will appear on the April 2026 ballot.
Abortion rights amendment
HJ1 / SJ247 (legislatively initiated March 24, 2025, affirmed January 16, 2026) would amend the constitution to guarantee a right to abortion. [2][3] The measure will appear on the November 2026 ballot.
Marriage equality amendment
HJ9 / SJ249 (legislatively initiated March 24, 2025, affirmed January 16, 2026) would amend the constitution to codify same-sex and interracial marriage. The measure will appear on the November 2026 ballot.
Voting rights restoration amendment
HJ2 / SJ248 (legislatively initiated March 24, 2025, affirmed January 16, 2026) would amend the constitution to automatically restore voting rights to formerly-incarcerated individuals. The measure will appear on the November 2026 ballot.
References
- ^ "In a historic vote, constitutional amendment to protect reproductive freedom passes the General Assembly". ACLU of Virginia. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ^ "In a historic vote, constitutional amendment to protect reproductive freedom passes the General Assembly". ACLU of Virginia. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
- ^ Khalil, Jahd (2025-01-20). "Virginia Senate pushes forward constitutional amendments". VPM. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
