Relating to: slavery or involuntary servitude in punishment of a crime (first consideration).

Summary

The resolution changes Article I, Section 2 of the state constitution to state that slavery or involuntary servitude is prohibited except when imposed as a criminal penalty on a person who has been properly convicted. It would be placed on the ballot at the next general election after a three‑month public notice. The measure is currently referred to committee and has not been adopted.

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