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KY HB112
Bill
Status
1/7/2026
Primary Sponsor
George Brown
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending Section 25 of the Kentucky Constitution to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude in all circumstances, removing the current exception that allows it as punishment for crime
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Current constitutional language permits slavery and involuntary servitude "as a punishment for crime, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted"
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Requires the Secretary of State to publish the full amendment question in a newspaper of general circulation no later than the first Tuesday in August before the election
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Amendment would be submitted to Kentucky voters for ratification or rejection at the next regular election when General Assembly members are chosen
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County clerks must include the complete question and amendment text on ballots in paper or electronic form as applicable to voting machines in each county
Legislative Description
AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime.
Crimes and Punishments
Last Action
returned to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
3/13/2026