HB 112
AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime.
In Plain Language
This bill would change Kentucky's constitution to completely ban slavery and forced labor, even as punishment for crimes. Currently, the state constitution allows forced labor as a criminal penalty. The proposed change would eliminate that exception. Kentucky voters would need to approve this constitutional amendment.
Official summary
Propose to amend Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude in all circumstances, including as punishment for a crime; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
Sponsor
G. Brown Jr. (Democratic-77)
Cosponsors
10 listed
Latest action
returned to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
Mar 13, 2026
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