2024 Senate Joint Resolution J

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.

Introduced in the Senate

Feb. 15, 2024

Introduced by Sen. Sarah Anthony (D-21) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. Sylvia Santana (D-2) and Erika Geiss (D-1)

Referred to the Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety