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 five years after completion of their imprisonment, probation, or parole; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.

Introduced: February 18, 2025

Last action: February 20, 2025

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This bill proposes a change to the Kentucky Constitution that would automatically restore voting rights to people convicted of certain felonies once they have finished their prison sentence, probation, or parole. It would also automatically restore their broader civil rights five years after completing that supervision. Because it is a constitutional amendment, it would be placed on the ballot for Kentucky voters to approve or reject before it could take effect. Who it may affect: Kentuckians with felony convictions who have completed their sentences, as well as their families and communities.

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