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Kentuckians approved the constitutional amendment in 2018, but the state Supreme Court later ruled that the language on the ballot wasn't detailed enough.
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Marsy's Law is a constitutional amendment that would provide a "Bill of Rights" to crime victims in the state.
Senate Bill 15 proposes amending the state constitution to give crime victims certain rights, including notification of court proceedings related to their case.
In 2018, 63% of Kentucky voters approved the law in a ballot measure, but the Kentucky Supreme Court deemed the question on the ballot was too vague.
Marsy’s Law would amend the state constitution to guarantee crime victims certain rights.
Marsy’s Law would require, among other things, that crime victims be notified of and heard during court proceedings related to their case.
The constitutional amendment would ensure crime victims know about and are present in court proceedings, preserving their rights in the state constitution.
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The amendment sought to give crime victims the same rights as people who are accused and convicted, a move that even some prosecutors said wasn't necessary.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Kentucky Supreme Court heard arguments Friday about "Marsy's Law," the victims' rights measure that voters backe…
In a statement, Marsy’s Law of Kentucky said voters spoke 'loud and clear' on the measure.