HB 121 Kentucky House · 2025 Regular Session

AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime.

Summary

Propose to amend Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude in all circumstances, including as punishment for a crime; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.

Issues: ✓ Criminal Justice

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

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Governor

Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Feb 4, 2025

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Feb 4, 2025

Committee

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

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Jan 8, 2025

Committee

to Committee on Committees (H)

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Jan 8, 2025

Introduced

introduced in House

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14 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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State

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Beverly Chester-Burton