2024 Regular Session • Kentucky Legislature
SB231: AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime.
Legislative Summary
Propose to amend Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude in all circumstances; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
Bill History
2/20/2024
introduced in Senate
Senate
2/20/2024
to Committee on Committees (S)
Senate
2/22/2024
to State & Local Government (S)
Senate
Status Information
Current Status
Introduced(2/20/2024)
Chamber
Senate
Committee
State & Local Government(Senate)
Sine Die
Sponsors
Republican: 1
Primary Sponsor
Whitney Westerfield
Republican