26RS HB 129

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Last Action	01/07/26: to Committee on Committees (H)
Title	AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to voting rights.
Bill Documents	Introduced
Fiscal Impact Statement	Local Mandate
Bill Request Number	221
Sponsors	G. Brown Jr., B. Chester-Burton
Summary of Original Version	Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to automatically restore the voting rights of persons convicted of certain felonies upon completion of their imprisonment, probation, or parole and automatically restore their civil rights 5 years after completion of their imprisonment, probation, or parole; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
Index Headings of Original Version	Elections And Voting - Restoration of voting rights and civil rights, automatic, constitutional amendment Secretary Of State - Constitutional amendment, restoration of voting rights for felons, automatic, ballot language Local Mandate - Constitutional amendment, felon restoration of voting rights and civil rights, ballot inclusion Civil Rights - Voting rights and civil rights for felons, constitutional amendment Constitution, Ky. - Voting rights and civil rights for felons, automatic, proposed constitutional amendment County Clerks - Constitutional amendment, felon restoration of voting rights and civil rights, ballot inclusion Crimes And Punishments - Restoration of voting rights and civil rights, automatic, constitutional amendment