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 state's constitution next year.

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 rights for people who had completed felony sentences.

The three resolutions will need to be passed again in both state House chambers next year before being placed on the ballot in November 2026.

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

A new bill to allow same-sex marriage to be legal in Virginia passed in the House of Delegates this week. Gay marriage is currently outlawed in Virginia but became legal due to the Supreme Court's Federal decision.

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.