Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 10: AN ACT proposing to amend Section 77 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to limiting the Governor's ability to grant pardons and commute sentences.

Enacted Last action April 1, 2026: delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 12)

Plain-language summary

SB 10 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 8, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT proposing to amend Section 77 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to limiting the Governor's ability to grant pardons and commute sentences. Primary sponsor: Chris McDaniel (Republican), Gary Boswell (Republican), Danny Carroll (Republican), Matt Deneen (Republican), Don Douglas (Republican), Greg Elkins (Republican), Shelley Frommeyer (Republican), Robby Mills (Republican), Matt Nunn (Republican), Steve Rawlings (Republican), Craig Richardson (Republican), Mike Wilson (Republican), Max Wise (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 1, 2026): delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 12).

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Chris McDaniel (Republican); Gary Boswell (Republican); Danny Carroll (Republican); Matt Deneen (Republican); and 9 more.