Kentucky Limit Governor's Pardon Power and Commutations Near General Election Amendment

Current assessment

Blocks clemency around gubernatorial elections; may curb unaccountable last-minute decisions but also bars meritorious relief during the same period.

What still needs an answer

• Check certified text and treatment of emergency reprieves.
• Would you accept a categorical election-period clemency blackout to curb abuse, or prefer preserving case-by-case relief?

Source check and limits

Legislature-hosted engrossed copy verifies period; no quantified prevention effect.

Reference documents

• apps.legislature.ky.gov · source 1