2024 House Joint Resolution M

Crimes: other; exception to prohibition on slavery; eliminate.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the state constitution of 1963, by amending section 9 of article I, to prohibit slavery or involuntary servitude for the punishment of crime.

Official record

Introduced in the House

Feb. 20, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Kimberly Edwards (D-12) and 12 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Donavan McKinney (D-14), Cynthia Neeley (D-70), Helena Scott (D-7), Kristian Grant (D-82), Stephanie Young (D-16), Brenda Carter (D-53), Jason Hoskins (D-18), Jimmie Wilson (D-32), Felicia Brabec (D-33), Tyrone Carter (D-1), Abraham Aiyash (D-9) and Karen Whitsett (D-4)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations