AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime.

Summary

SB 303 would change Section 25 of the Kentucky Constitution to forbid slavery and involuntary servitude in every circumstance, keeping the only exception for people duly convicted of a crime. The amendment must be placed on the next general‑election ballot, with required newspaper publication and certification to county clerks. It affects all residents by defining the state's stance on forced labor.

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