HB 112 — AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime.
Last action — returned to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.
Odds of enactment
Low chanceBased on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.
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Prognosis
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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11 sponsors
11 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (9 D · 2 R) — cross-party backing.
Based on stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes, and cross-state momentum — a description of the observable signals, not a prediction.
Summary
Propose to amend Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude in all circumstances, including as punishment for a crime; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
Bill Text
- Introduced View text Current pdf
Action History
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returned to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
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1st reading
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taken from Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
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to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
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to Committee on Committees (H)
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introduced in House
Sponsors
- Lisa Willner · Primary
- Sarah Stalker · Primary
- Adam Moore · Primary
- Mary Lou Marzian · Primary
- Kim Holloway · Primary
- Vanessa Grossl · Primary
- Daniel Grossberg · Primary
- Al Gentry · Primary
- Lindsey Burke · Primary
- Beverly Chester-Burton · Primary
- George Brown Jr. · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →11 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 127 not signed on
Sponsors (11)
- Lisa Willner Democrat
- Sarah Stalker Democrat
- Adam Moore Democrat
- Mary Lou Marzian Democrat
- Kim Holloway Republican
- Vanessa Grossl Republican
- Daniel Grossberg Democrat
- Al Gentry Democrat
- Lindsey Burke Democrat
- Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat
- George Brown Jr. Democrat
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (127)
127 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 127 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HB 112 do?
- Propose to amend Section 25 of the Constitution of Kentucky to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude in all circumstances, including as punishment for a crime; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
- Who sponsors HB 112?
- HB 112 is sponsored by Lisa Willner (Democrat), Sarah Stalker (Democrat), Adam Moore (Democrat), Mary Lou Marzian (Democrat), Kim Holloway (Republican), Vanessa Grossl (Republican), Daniel Grossberg (Democrat), Al Gentry (Democrat), Lindsey Burke (Democrat), Beverly Chester-Burton (Democrat), and George Brown Jr. (Democrat).
- What is the current status of HB 112?
- This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 07, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
- Where can I track HB 112?
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