Virginia House of Delegates, abortion and same-sex marriage

Virginia House advances constitutional amendments on same-sex marriage, abortion, voting rights
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
Virginia House Democrats push forward amendments on abortion and marriage
In Virginia, Democrats pushed forward resolutions in the House of Delegates aimed at getting measures on abortion, marriage, and felon voting on the ballot in 2026. Democrats, who hold a narrow 51-49 majority in the state House,
Virginia House passes bill changing procedure for third trimester abortions
Virginia Democrats are hoping to pass a bill to make abortion more accessible in the third trimester under specific situations.
Virginia House passes resolutions protecting abortion, voting rights, marriage equality
RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia House of Delegates passed resolutions on Tuesday enshrining rights to abortion, voting and marriage equality in a critical step for Democrats hoping to amend the ...
Virginia House passes resolution to enshrine abortion rights in Constitution
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.
Va. House passes constitutional amendment to protect abortion access
The House also backed proposed amendments on restoration of rights for felons who have served their time and to remove moot language barring same-sex marriage.
Virginia Democrats pass amendment to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution; Republicans call it ‘extreme’
After a long and spirited debate, Virginia House Democrats have advanced a proposed constitutional amendment to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.
Virginia lawmakers advance amendments to protect voting rights, abortion, marriage equality
The House of Delegates passed all three resolutions, but there are still a few obstacles to full passage of the amendments.
Abortion, gay marriage and felon voting constitutional amendments pass Virginia House
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.
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Virginia House Speaker Don Scott receives pardon from President Biden
Del. Don Scott (D-Portsmouth), the first Black person to serve as speaker of the Virginia House of Delegates, was convicted ...
Pres. Biden pardons Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, Black nationalist Marcus Garvey
On his last full day as President, Biden issued pardons for 5 people including Don Scott, Marcus Garvey, and Kemba Pradia, a Richmond-born prison reform activist.
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Virginia Democrats keep control of Statehouse in first elections after Trump win
Voters in northern and central Virginia will vote in special elections to fill two vacancies in the state senate and an open ...
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A look into Virginia’s 2025 gubernatorial election
With the inauguration of President Trump around the corner, we Virginians aren’t too far out from our 2025 gubernatorial race ...
Va. lawmakers cross partisan divide to address data center growth
A recent state study found that, left unchecked, the industry’s expansion could triple Virginia’s electricity needs by 2040.
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Bedford board OKs stipend payments for county fire, rescue volunteers
Volunteers for Bedford County’s fire and emergency medical services departments can expect a stipend as part of incentives ...
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Morgan Griffith is the new vice chair of the U.S. House Rules Committee
On Thursday, new U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson appointed Virginia Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-9th) to the House Committee on Rules for the 119th Congress, where he will serve as vice-chair.
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What to know about abortion developments in the states and courts as Trump takes office
An incoming new president and state legislative sessions ramping up are likely to bring more changes to abortion policy ...