Arizona proposes constitutional amendment to protect same-sex marriage and ban race or sex-based marriage restrictions

Original title: same-sex marriage; constitutional right.

Last action · June 13, 2026: House First ReadingSponsors: Brian Garcia and 17 others

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What This Bill Proposed

HCR 2062 proposes amending the Arizona Constitution to repeal existing marriage restrictions and explicitly prohibit banning or voiding marriages based on sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin, pending voter approval at the next general election.

Why it matters

Changes the state's constitutional framework for marriage rights by submitting a ballot measure that, if approved by voters and proclaimed by the Governor, permanently removes sex-based marriage bans from state law.

Who It Would Have Affected

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Directly affected

Arizona voters

Voters will decide whether to approve or reject the proposed constitutional amendment at the next general election.

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Secretary of State

The office is required to submit the proposition to the voters in accordance with Article XXI of the Constitution of Arizona.

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What does HCR 2062 do?

It proposes a constitutional amendment that would repeal current marriage restrictions in Arizona and explicitly prohibit banning or voiding marriages based on sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin.

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Where This Stands

This resolution did not become law - Died at adjournment · introduced in the House.

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Jun 13, 2026HouseIntroduced
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