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 Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
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).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 77 |
| Beverly Chester-Burton | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Lindsey Burke | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
| Al Gentry | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Daniel Grossberg | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Vanessa Grossl | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 88 |
| Kim Holloway | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 2 |
| Mary Lou Marzian | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 41 |
| Adam Moore | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 45 |
| Sarah Stalker | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Lisa Willner | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- returned to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
- 1st reading
- taken from Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
- to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
- to Committee on Committees (H)
- introduced in House