HB420
Log in to followAN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to voting rights.
Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to provide that every citizen of the United States who is at least 18 years old and who has resided in Kentucky for at least 30 days before an election shall be entitled to vote in the precinct of his or her residence; 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.
Introduced: January 16, 2026
Last action: January 27, 2026
Plain-language summary
This bill proposes a change to Kentucky's constitution that would automatically restore voting rights to people convicted of certain felonies once they have completed their prison sentence, probation, or parole. It would also restore their broader civil rights five years after completing that sentence. Because it is a constitutional amendment, Kentucky voters would have the final say on whether to approve or reject the change. Who it may affect: Kentuckians with certain felony convictions, as well as voters statewide who would vote on whether to ratify the amendment.
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