Virginia · 2025 Regular Session · Constitutional Amendment
SJ 271: Constitutional amendment (first reference); right to work.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SJ 271 is a constitutional amendment introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Constitutional amendment (first reference); right to work. Primary sponsor: Mark Obenshain (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2025): Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 7-N).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Constitutional amendment (first reference); right to work. Provides that it is unlawful for any person, corporation, association, or the Commonwealth or any of its political subdivisions to deny or attempt to deny employment to any person because of such person's membership in, affiliation with, resignation from, or refusal to join or affiliate with any labor union or employee organization.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Obenshain | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Passed by indefinitely in Privileges and Elections (8-Y 7-N)
- Rereferred from Rehabilitation and Social Services to Privileges and Elections (14-Y 0-N)
- Referred to Committee on Rehabilitation and Social Services
- Presented and ordered printed 25103955D