Kentucky HB861 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to restore voting rights and civil rights for certain felons.

Kentucky HB861 proposes an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to automatically restore the voting rights and civil rights of persons convicted of certain Class C or Class D felonies not involving treason, bribery in an election, election fraud, a violent felony offense, a felony sexual offense, or a criminal offense against a child. These rights would be restored upon completion of any sentence including imprisonment, probation, and parole, unless previously restored by executive pardon.

Kentucky HB861 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to restore voting rights and civil rights for certain felons.

Kentucky HB861 proposes an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to automatically restore the voting rights and civil rights of persons convicted of certain Class C or Class D felonies not involving treason, bribery in an election, election fraud, a violent felony offense, a felony sexual offense, or a criminal offense against a child. These rights would be restored upon completion of any sentence including imprisonment, probation, and parole, unless previously restored by executive pardon.