HB216

AN ACT proposing to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote.

Introduced·1/7/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB216 proposes to amend the state constitution to prohibit persons adjudged mentally disabled from voting.

Kentucky HB216 proposes to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to exclude persons adjudged mentally disabled by a court of competent jurisdiction from voting. The amendment would be submitted to voters for ratification or rejection at the next regular election. The Secretary of State would certify the proposed amendment to county clerks, who would include it on ballots. The amendment aims to clarify the voting rights of mentally disabled individuals in the state.

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Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
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History

Jan 14

House

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

Jan 7

House

introduced in House

Jan 7

House

to Committee on Committees (H)