HB 295 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 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jan 18, 2024

Latest action (Jan 18, 2024) to Committee on Committees (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 (7)

G. Brown Jr. Democratic · primary
B. Chester-Burton Democratic · primary
A. Gentry Democratic · primary
D. Grossberg Democratic · primary
N. Kulkarni Democratic · primary
J. Raymond · primary
S. Stalker Democratic · primary

Action history (2)

Jan 18, 2024 introduced in House · lower
Jan 18, 2024 to Committee on Committees (H) · lower

Subjects

Constitution, Ky.County ClerksCrimes and PunishmentsLocal MandateSecretary of State

Text versions (1)

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Introduced · PDF

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