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

Last action · February 27, 2026

To Committee On Committees (S)

Introduced February 27, 2026

Senate

Adjourned Sine Die

2026 Regular Session

SB303

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.

Constitution, Ky.County Clerks Crimes and Punishments Secretary of State Local Mandate

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This bill proposes a change to Kentucky's Constitution that would ban slavery and involuntary servitude in all circumstances, including as a punishment for a crime. Currently, the Kentucky Constitution allows involuntary servitude as criminal punishment, and this proposal would close that exception. If passed by the legislature, the question would go to Kentucky voters to approve or reject the change. Who it may affect: Kentucky voters, who would decide whether to ratify the constitutional amendment.

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