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

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Overview Bill text 1 History 6 Sponsors

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.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Jan 7, 2026
Last action: Mar 13, 2026 — returned to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
Session: 2026RS
Momentum: 47 · Moderate

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

1% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base In Committee — base rate 12%, measured from KY's completed sessions
Momentum -1 47/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 212 days quiet

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