Repeals a constitutional provision recognizing marriage between one man and one woman as the only valid domestic legal union in North Carolina.
This bill proposes to amend the North Carolina Constitution by repealing a provision that recognizes marriage between one man and one woman as the only valid domestic legal union in the state. If passed, the amendment will be submitted to voters in the November 2026 general election. If approved by a majority of voters, the amendment will become effective on January 1, 2027, and the Secretary of State will enroll it among the permanent records. This change does not affect private contracts or court adjudications related to such contracts.
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