Virginia’s House of Delegates passed proposed amendments on felon voting rights, abortion and same-sex marriage, while Republicans touted a right-to-work measure.

The Virginia House of Delegates passed three state constitutional amendments Tuesday that would enshrine in state law reproductive rights, same-sex marriage and automatic restoration of voting

The newly-passed resolution has a long way before it could become part of the state's constitution. However, House Republicans said it already violates state laws.

It’s not easy to amend Virginia’s constitution, but Democrats in the House of Delegates took the first step to amend it three times Tuesday.

The amendment would ensure a “fundamental right to reproductive freedom,” protecting abortion in the first two trimesters and in the third trimester with some restrictions.

To reach voters, the resolutions — which do not require Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s signature — must pass both chambers this year and again next year before appearing on statewide ballots in November 2026.

The Virginia House of Delegates passed resolutions supporting abortion, voting, and marriage equality, stepping towards constitutional amendments. The proposed changes, essential to Democrats' legislative agenda,

The Virginia House of Delegates has passed resolutions to protect abortion, voting rights, and marriage equality, paving the way for constitutional amendments.