Marriage Protection Act (1997)
Marriage between persons of same sex.
A marriage between persons of the same sex is prohibited.
Any marriage entered into by persons of the same sex in
another state or jurisdiction shall be void in all respects
in Virginia and any contractual rights created by such marriage
shall be void and unenforceable.
Va. Code § 20-45.2
Only a union between one man and one woman may be a marriage valid in or recognized by this Commonwealth and its political subdivisions. This Commonwealth and its political subdivisions shall not create or recognize a legal status for relationships of unmarried individuals that intends to approximate the design, qualities, significance, or effects of marriage. Nor shall this Commonwealth or its political subdivisions create or recognize another union, partnership, or other legal status to which is assigned the rights, benefits, obligations, qualities, or effects of marriage.
(Virginia Constitution, approved by 57% of voters on Tuesday, November 7, 2006)
