"We want to make sure that Virginia families know that here in Virginia, it is not just a Supreme Court decision that protects them, but it is also our state constitution,"
"It'll be a big step for Virginia to ensure that every family knows that Virginia is a place that welcomes them, appreciates them, and sees them for the wonderful family and Virginians that they are."
"boys to play sports and share locker rooms with little girls"
"children change genders without telling their parents."
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed legislation referring several potential state constitutional amendments to voters, including removal of the 2006 ban on same-sex marriage. The 2006 ban has been unenforceable since the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision, but advocates say removing it prevents possible reinstatement if Obergefell is overturned. Spanberger emphasized that state constitutional protection would reassure Virginia families that the state welcomes and protects them. The 2025 gubernatorial campaign featured intense LGBTQ+ rhetoric, with Republican opponents running ads criticizing Spanberger’s positions on transgender youth and opposing anti-discrimination laws and marriage equality.
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