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Adjourned sine die. The bill was pending when the session ended, so it did not pass.

Last action · January 27, 2026

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

Introduced January 16, 2026

House

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

HB420

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 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.

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

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This bill proposes a change to Kentucky's Constitution that would automatically restore voting rights to people convicted of certain felonies once they finish their imprisonment, probation, or parole. It would also restore their broader civil rights five years after completing their sentence. Because it is a constitutional amendment, Kentucky voters themselves would have the final say on whether to adopt this change. Who it may affect: Kentuckians with certain felony convictions who have completed their sentences, probation, or parole.

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