KY HB861

Proposes a constitutional amendment to automatically restore voting and civil rights for persons convicted of Class C or Class D felonies upon completion of their full sentence, including imprisonment, probation, and parole

Excludes automatic restoration for convictions involving treason, bribery in an election, election fraud, violent felony offenses, felony sexual offenses, criminal offenses against a child, or Class A or Class B felonies—these would still require executive pardon

Unpaid restitution, fines, and other court-ordered monetary conditions would not prevent rights restoration

Persons who have their rights restored and subsequently commit any felony would lose automatic restoration eligibility until completing the new sentence

Requires the Secretary of State to publish the full amendment text in a statewide newspaper and certify it to county clerks for inclusion on ballots at the next regular General Assembly election