Slavery or involuntary servitude as criminal punishment for a crime prohibited, and constitutional amendment proposed.

Summary

House File 3335 proposes a constitutional amendment that would state Minnesota does not allow slavery or involuntary servitude, except when imposed as a penalty for a crime after conviction. The change would be placed on the 2026 general election ballot for voter approval. It clarifies the state's stance on forced labor and aligns the constitution with existing federal law.

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