HB 1490 — Same-sex marriages; civil unions.
Last action — Approved by Governor-Chapter 75 (effective 7/1/20)
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✓Introduced
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✓In Committee
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✓Passed House of Delegates
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✓Passed Senate
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✓To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2020. Enacted.
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Prognosis
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Enacted
Current position in the legislative process.
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17 sponsors
1 primary, 16 co-sponsors signed on.
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Cleared a recorded vote
Passed 6 recorded votes so far.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Summary
Same-sex marriages; civil unions. Repeals the statutory prohibitions on same-sex marriages and civil unions or other arrangements between persons of the same sex purporting to bestow the privileges and obligations of marriage. These prohibitions are no longer valid due to the United States Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, 576 U.S. ___ (June 26, 2015). This bill is identical to SB 17.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
1 added · 1 removedPlain-language change summary
In the latest version of Bill HB 1490, a new line has been added detailing an important provision, while an existing line has been removed. This change could be significant because it suggests a shift in focus or priorities within the bill. Understanding these adjustments helps clarify the bill's objectives and how it may impact the community or specific groups.
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Action History
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Approved by Governor-Chapter 75 (effective 7/1/20)
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Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 3, 2020
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Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on February 25, 2020
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Signed by President
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Signed by Speaker
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Enrolled
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Passed Senate (28-Y 12-N)
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Read third time
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Constitutional reading dispensed (40-Y 0-N)
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Reported from Judiciary (8-Y 5-N)
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Referred to Committee on the Judiciary
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Constitutional reading dispensed
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VOTE: Passage (63-Y 34-N)
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Read third time and passed House (63-Y 34-N)
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Read second time and engrossed
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Read first time
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Reported from Courts of Justice (14-Y 8-N)
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Subcommittee recommends reporting (7-Y 0-N)
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Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
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Presented and ordered printed 20104109D
Sponsors
- Jennifer Carroll Foy · Cosponsor
- Joshua G. Cole · Cosponsor
- Alfonso H. Lopez · Cosponsor
- Sam Rasoul · Cosponsor
- Danica A. Roem · Cosponsor
- Shelly A. Simonds · Cosponsor
- Kathy K.L. Tran · Cosponsor
- Schuyler T. VanValkenburg · Cosponsor
- Rodney T. Willett · Cosponsor
- Alex Q. Askew · Cosponsor
- Kimberly Pope Adams · Cosponsor
- Ibraheem S. Samirah · Cosponsor
- Martha M. Mugler · Cosponsor
- Lee J. Carter · Cosponsor
- Mark H. Levine · Cosponsor
- Mark L. Keam · Cosponsor
- Nancy D. Guy · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 16 co-sponsors · 131 not signed on · 44 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (16)
Not signed on (131)
131 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 131 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 28 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 28 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 70% | 30% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (40)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 62% | 38% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (13)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| McClellan, Jennifer L. | — | Yea |
| Chafin, A. Benton "Ben" | — | Nay |
| Edwards, John S. | — | Yea |
| Jennifer B. Boysko | — | Yea |
| L. Louise Lucas | — | Yea |
| Mark D. Obenshain | — | Nay |
| Norment, Thomas K., Jr. | — | Yea |
| Petersen, J. Chapman | — | Yea |
| R. Creigh Deeds | — | Yea |
| Richard H. Stuart | — | Nay |
| Ryan T. McDougle | — | Nay |
| Scott A. Surovell | — | Yea |
| William M. Stanley, Jr. | — | Nay |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 62 | 34 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 62 | 34 | 0 | 3 |
| % of votes cast | 63% | 34% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (99)
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 64% | 36% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (22)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lindsey, Joseph C. | — | Yea |
| Levine, Mark H. | — | Yea |
| Heretick, Steve E. | — | Yea |
| Mullin, Michael P. | — | Yea |
| Bourne, Jeffrey M. | — | Yea |
| Bell, Robert B. | — | Nay |
| Ransone, Margaret B. | — | Nay |
| Campbell, Jeffrey L. | — | Nay |
| Collins, Christopher E. | — | Nay |
| Miyares, Jason S. | — | Yea |
| Campbell, Ronnie R. | — | Nay |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Yea |
| Don Scott | — | Yea |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Nay |
| Jennifer D. Carroll Foy | — | Yea |
| Karrie K. Delaney | — | Yea |
| Kimberly Pope Adams | — | Nay |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Nay |
| Vivian E. Watts | — | Yea |
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Unaffiliated | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| % of votes cast | 78% | 0% | 0% | 22% |
How each member voted (9)
| Member | Party | Vote |
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| Bourne, Jeffrey M. | — | Yea |
| Heretick, Steve E. | — | Yea |
| Miyares, Jason S. | — | Yea |
| Charniele L. Herring | — | Not Voting |
| James A. "Jay" Leftwich | — | Yea |
| Marcus B. Simon | — | Yea |
| Patrick A. Hope | — | Yea |
| Richard C. "Rip" Sullivan, Jr. | — | Yea |
| Terry G. Kilgore | — | Not Voting |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 1490 do?
- Same-sex marriages; civil unions. Repeals the statutory prohibitions on same-sex marriages and civil unions or other arrangements between persons of the same sex purporting to bestow the privileges and obligations of marriage. These prohibitions are no longer valid due to the United States Supreme Court decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, 576 U.S. ___ (June 26, 2015). This bill is identical to SB 17.
- Who sponsors HB 1490?
- HB 1490 is sponsored by Jennifer Carroll Foy, Joshua G. Cole, Alfonso H. Lopez, Sam Rasoul, Danica A. Roem, Shelly A. Simonds, Kathy K.L. Tran, Schuyler T. VanValkenburg, Rodney T. Willett, Alex Q. Askew, Kimberly Pope Adams, Samirah, Ibraheem S., Mugler, Martha M., Carter, Lee J., Levine, Mark H., Keam, Mark L., and Guy, Nancy D..
- What is the current status of HB 1490?
- This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 08, 2020. Enacted.
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