AN 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 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.

Elections and Voting Secretary of State Local Mandate Civil Rights Constitution, Ky.County Clerks Crimes and Punishments

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This bill proposed a change to Kentucky's Constitution that would automatically restore voting rights to people convicted of certain felonies once they finish their prison term, probation, or parole. It also would have automatically restored their broader civil rights five years after completing that sentence. Because it is a constitutional amendment, it would have gone to Kentucky voters to approve or reject before taking effect. Who it may affect: Kentuckians with certain felony convictions who have completed their imprisonment, probation, or parole.

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