Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 79: AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 79 is a bill introduced in the Kentucky Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote. Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): to Committee on Committees (S).
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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 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prohibit persons from voting who are determined to be mentally incompetent by a court of competent jurisdiction and such determination has not been set aside; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No sponsor recorded in source data. | ||||
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- to Committee on Committees (S)
- introduced in Senate