Virginia House passes measures to put voting‑rights and reproductive‑freedom amendments on the ballot The Virginia House of Delegates on Feb. 2 advanced two proposed constitutional amendments — one restoring voting rights on release from incarceration and one enshrining reproductive freedom — approving both measures by roll call after debate and procedural motions.

The Virginia House of Delegates has just voted to advance groundbreaking amendments that could restore voting rights for the formerly incarcerated and enshrine reproductive freedom for all.

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Senate approves amendment to restore voting rights after incarceration; debate framed as civil‑rights correction The Senate voted 21–18 to send a constitutional amendment to voters that would restore political rights, including voting, automatically upon release from incarceration for felony convictions; supporters framed it as correcting historical disenfranchisement while opponents urged caution about scope and consequences.

Virginia's Senate has taken a historic step toward restoring voting rights for citizens upon release from incarceration, challenging a legacy of disenfranchisement.

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Virginia Senate bill aims to protect voting rights for individuals under guardianship Bill proposes individuals under guardianship retain voting rights unless a judge rules otherwise.

Virginia lawmakers are pushing a groundbreaking bill that could empower individuals under guardianship to retain their voting rights, reshaping the future of democracy for the most vulnerable.

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Virginia General Assembly approves automatic voting rights restoration for felons after incarceration Virginia General Assembly approves judges' elections and advances voting rights restoration amendment.

Virginia's House of Delegates has taken a historic step towards voting rights restoration for felons, igniting passionate debates on accountability and redemption.

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Virginia Senate considers historic amendment to restore voting rights for felons Virginia proposes constitutional amendment to restore voting rights for felons post-incarceration.

Virginia is on the brink of a historic change that could restore voting rights to individuals with felony convictions, challenging decades of racial inequity and empowering countless voices.

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