SB 117 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 2024RS · Senate · bill

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Introduced Jan 19, 2024

Latest action (Jan 22, 2024) to State & Local Government (S)

Summary

Propose to amend Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude in all circumstances; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.

Sponsors (4)

G. Neal Democratic · primary
D. Givens Republican · primary
A. Mays Bledsoe Republican · primary
R. Thomas Democratic · primary

Action history (3)

Jan 19, 2024 introduced in Senate · upper
Jan 19, 2024 to Committee on Committees (S) · upper
Jan 22, 2024 to State & Local Government (S) · upper

Subjects

Constitution, Ky.County ClerksCrimes and PunishmentsLocal MandateSecretary of State

Text versions (1)

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