SB80

AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to restoration of rights.

Chamber Passed·2/23/26

Kentucky SB80 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to restore voting rights for felons, excluding certain offenses.

Kentucky SB80 proposes an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to restore voting rights for individuals convicted of a felony, excluding those convicted of treason, bribery in an election, election fraud, a violent felony offense, a felony sexual offense, or a criminal offense against a child. The amendment would allow automatic restoration of voting rights upon completion of imprisonment, probation, or parole, excluding restitution, fines, and other monetary conditions. The amendment will be submitted to voters for ratification or rejection.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 35–3 · Feb 23
Current
Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

DDD
3
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate: Third Reading RSN# 3844

35 Yea

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3 Nay

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Calendar

Feb 18

11:00 AM

Senate Committee On State And Local Government

History

Mar 13

House

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

Feb 23

House

received in House

Feb 23

House

to Committee on Committees (H)