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KY HB112
KY HB112AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime.
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Introduced
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Propose to amend Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude in all circumstances, including as punishment for a crime; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
AI Summary
This bill proposes an amendment to Section 25 of the Kentucky Constitution, which currently allows slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime if the person has been convicted. The proposed change would remove this exception, thereby prohibiting slavery and involuntary servitude in all circumstances within the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The bill outlines the process for submitting this amendment to the voters for their approval or rejection, including specific requirements for publication and certification to county clerks for inclusion on ballots.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (9)
George Brown (D)*,
Beverly Chester-Burton (D),
Al Gentry (D),
Daniel Grossberg (D),
Kimberly Holloway (R),
Mary Marzian (D),
Adam Moore (D),
Sarah Stalker (D),
Lisa Willner (D),
Last Action
to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) (on 01/14/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26RS/hb112.html |
| BillText | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/bill/26RS/hb112/orig_bill.pdf |
| Local Mandate Fiscal Impact | https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocuments/note/26RS/hb112/LM.pdf |
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