Senate Bill 80

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Last Action 02/18/26: reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
Title AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to restoration of rights.
Bill Documents Introduced
Fiscal Impact Statement Local Mandate
Bill Request Number 274
Sponsors J. Higdon, K. Herron
Summary of Original Version Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to restore the voting rights of persons convicted of certain felonies after completion of imprisonment, probation, or parole; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
Index Headings of Original Version Civil Rights - Voting rights for felons, constitutional amendment
Constitution, Ky. - Voting rights for felons, proposed constitutional amendment
County Clerks - Constitutional amendment, felon restoration of voting rights, ballot inclusion
Crimes And Punishments - Voting rights for felons, constitutional amendment
Elections And Voting - Voting rights for felons, constitutional amendment
Secretary Of State - Constitutional amendment, restoration of voting rights for felons, ballot language
Local Mandate - Voting rights for felons, proposed constitutional amendment

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01/13/26
  • introduced in Senate
  • to Committee on Committees (S)
02/09/26
  • to State & Local Government (S)
02/18/26
  • reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar


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