AN ACT proposing to amend Section 77 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to limiting the Governor's ability to grant pardons.

Propose to amend Section 77 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prohibit the Governor from pardoning persons that have not been convicted of a crime, unless the person is currently being investigated or prosecuted in connection to a crime; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.

Introduced: February 6, 2025

Last action: February 12, 2025

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

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This bill proposes a change to the Kentucky Constitution that would limit the Governor's power to issue pardons. Under the proposed amendment, the Governor could not pardon someone who has not yet been convicted of a crime, with one exception: a person who is currently under investigation or prosecution could still receive a pardon. If passed by the legislature, the proposed change would be placed on the ballot for Kentucky voters to approve or reject.…

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