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.

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The resolution amends the Michigan's constitution to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude entirely, including as punishment for crime, and will be voted on in the next general election.

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