AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to restoration of rights.
to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
Summary
The bill amends Section 145 of the Kentucky Constitution to automatically return voting and other civil rights to people convicted of Class C or Class D felonies that are not treason, election bribery, election fraud, violent felonies, sexual felonies, offenses against children, or Class A/B felonies. Rights are restored once the person has finished all parts of their sentence, including imprisonment, probation and parole. The amendment would be placed on the ballot for voter approval.
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