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HB 112 KY
Introduced

AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime.

KY · session 2026RS · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 7, 2026

Latest action (Mar 13, 2026) returned to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

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.

Sponsors (11)

Action history (6)

  1. Jan 7, 2026 introduced in House · lower
  2. Jan 7, 2026 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower
  3. Jan 14, 2026 to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) · lower
  4. Mar 13, 2026 taken from Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) · lower
  5. Mar 13, 2026 1st reading · lower
  6. Mar 13, 2026 returned to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H) · lower
Subjects
Constitution, Ky.County ClerksCrimes And PunishmentsLocal MandateSecretary Of State

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