Engrossed
2026 Regular Session
SB80
Log in to followAN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to restoration of rights.
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.
Civil RightsConstitution, Ky.County ClerksCrimes and PunishmentsElections and VotingSecretary of StateLocal Mandate
Introduced: January 13, 2026
Last action: March 13, 2026
To Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
Legislative History
Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
Introduced In Senate
Jan 13, 2026 · Senate
To Committee On Committees (S)
Feb 9, 2026 · Senate
To State & Local Government (S)
Feb 18, 2026 · Senate
Reported Favorably, 1st Reading, To Calendar
Feb 19, 2026 · Senate
2nd Reading, To Rules (clerical)
Feb 19, 2026 · Senate
Posted For Passage In The Regular Orders Of The Day For Friday, February 20 2026 (clerical)
Feb 20, 2026 · Senate
3rd Reading, Passed 35-3 (clerical)
Feb 23, 2026 · House
Received In House
Primary Sponsor
Jimmy.Higdon@kylegislature.gov
Co-sponsors (3)
keturah.herron@kylegislature.gov
Gerald.Neal@kylegislature.gov
Reginald.Thomas@kylegislature.gov