SB80Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to restoration of rights.
Introduced by Jimmy Higdon, District 14
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
March 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate: Third Reading RSN# 3844 · February 20, 2026
35
Yes
3
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
38 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Howell | 1 | Yes |
| Danny Carroll | 2 | No |
| Craig Richardson | 3 | Yes |
| Robert Mills | 4 | Yes |
| Stephen Meredith | 5 | Yes |
| Lindsey Tichenor | 6 | Yes |
| Aaron Reed | 7 | Yes |
| Gary Boswell | 8 | Yes |
| David Givens | 9 | Yes |
| Matthew Deneen | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
introduced in Senate
to Committee on Committees (S)
to State & Local Government (S)
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
2nd reading, to Rules
posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Friday, February 20 2026
3rd reading, passed 35-3
received in House
to Committee on Committees (H)
to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
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