HB112

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

Introduced·1/7/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB112 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude in all circumstances, including as.

Kentucky HB112 proposes an amendment to the Constitution of Kentucky to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude in all circumstances, including as punishment for a crime. The amendment will be submitted to voters for ratification or rejection. If approved, it would remove the exception allowing slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for crime. The amendment process includes publication of the proposed change and its inclusion on ballots at the next regular election.

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Where it stands

Current
Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 13

House

taken from Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

Mar 13

House

1st reading

Mar 13

House

returned to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)