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Kentucky · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 80: AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to restoration of rights.

Passed one chamber Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

SB 80 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 restoration of rights. Primary sponsor: Jimmy Higdon (Republican), Keturah Herron (Democratic), Gerald Neal (Democratic), Reggie Thomas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 13, 2026): 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 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to restore the voting rights of persons convicted of certain felonies after completion of imprisonment, probation, or parole; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Jimmy HigdonPrimary sponsorRepublicanSenate14
Keturah HerronPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate35
Gerald NealPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate33
Reggie ThomasPrimary sponsorDemocraticSenate13

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
  2. to Committee on Committees (H)
  3. received in House
  4. 3rd reading, passed 35-3
  5. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 20 2026
  6. 2nd reading, to Rules
  7. reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
  8. to State & Local Government (S)
  9. to Committee on Committees (S)
  10. introduced in Senate

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source