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Elizabeth Bennett-Parker
Delegate | Alexandria, VA

Virginia Delegates Elizabeth Bennett-Parker and Mark Sickles Advance Resolutions to Amend Virginia’s Constitution to Safeguard Abortion Rights, Voting Rights, and Marriage Equality

Idea Category: Abortion Rights, Marriage Equality, Voting Rights

The House of Delegates has advanced resolutions to amend Virginia's constitution to safeguard abortion rights, voting rights, and marriage equality. Del. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker’s proposal seeks to automatically restore voting rights for individuals who have completed their sentences, addressing Virginia's status as the only state to permanently disenfranchise voters with felony convictions. Del. Mark Sickles’ amendment aims to protect same-sex marriage by repealing the state’s 2006 constitutional ban. Constitutional amendments require approval in two consecutive legislative sessions before being presented to voters for final approval.

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Delegate Mark Sickles Championed Constitutional Amendment to Enshrine Marriage Equality

Idea Category: Democracy, Marriage Equality, Voting Rights | Funding Source: ARP

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