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HB 861 KY
Introduced

AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to restoration of rights.

KY · session 2026RS · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Mar 3, 2026

Latest action (Mar 10, 2026) to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

Summary

Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to automatically restore the voting rights and civil rights of persons convicted of certain felonies upon completion of their imprisonment, probation, and parole; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.

Sponsor (1)

Action history (3)

  1. Mar 3, 2026 introduced in House · lower
  2. Mar 3, 2026 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower
  3. Mar 10, 2026 to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) · lower
Subjects
Civil RightsConstitution, Ky.County ClerksCrimes And PunishmentsElections And VotingLocal MandateSecretary Of State

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