Constitution · Kentucky

Ky. Const. art. I, § 25

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Constitution of Kentucky
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October 2026

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Section 25 Slavery and involuntary servitude forbidden. Slavery and involuntary servitude in this State are forbidden, except as a punishment for crime, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted. Text as Ratified on: August 3, 1891, and revised September 28, 1891. History: Not yet amended.

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