AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime.

Propose to amend Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude in all circumstances; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.

Introduced: February 13, 2025

Last action: February 18, 2025

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This bill proposes a change to Kentucky's Constitution that would ban slavery and involuntary servitude in all circumstances. Currently, the state constitution allows these practices as punishment for a crime. If passed by the legislature, the proposed amendment would go before Kentucky voters to approve or reject. Who it may affect: all Kentucky voters, who would have the final say on whether to ratify this constitutional amendment.

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