The 136th General Assembly of Ohio has introduced a joint resolution, H. J. R. No. 2025-2026, which proposes an amendment to Section 11 of Article XV of the Ohio Constitution. This amendment aims to align state law with federal law regarding same-sex marriage and to explicitly recognize the right to interracial marriage. The proposed change would replace the current definition of marriage as a union between one man and one woman with a more inclusive definition that allows for marriage between any two individuals. Additionally, it seeks to ensure that the state and its political subdivisions cannot prohibit marriage between individuals of different races.

If approved by a majority of voters in the upcoming general election on November 3, 2026, the amendment would take effect immediately, thereby repealing the existing Section 11 of Article XV. The resolution has garnered support from a diverse group of cosponsors, reflecting a collective effort to promote equality and protect the rights of all individuals in Ohio regarding marriage.