Constitutional amendment to recognize marriage of couples regardless of gender and race and strike language regarding gender

This Nebraska constitutional amendment (LR 6CA) would change the state constitution to recognize marriage for all couples regardless of gender or race, removing the current language limiting marriage to "a man and a woman." It directly affects all Nebraska residents seeking marriage licenses by eliminating the existing constitutional barrier to same-sex marriage and removing race-based restrictions. The key provision amends Article I, Section 29 to state that "the State of Nebraska and its political subdivisions shall recognize marriage and issue marriage licenses to couples regardless of gender and race." The amendment must be approved by voters in the November 2026 general election.