Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

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 committee Last action March 13, 2026: returned to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)

Plain-language summary

HB 112 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky House on January 7, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime. Primary sponsor: George Brown (Democratic), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic), Lindsey Burke (Democratic), Al Gentry (Democratic), Daniel Grossberg (Democratic), Vanessa Grossl (Republican), Kim Holloway (Republican), Mary Lou Marzian (Democratic), Adam Moore (Democratic), Sarah Stalker (Democratic), Lisa Willner (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): returned to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: George Brown (Democratic); Beverly Chester-Burton (Democratic); Lindsey Burke (Democratic); Al Gentry (Democratic); and 7 more.