AR HJR1013

Proposes amendment to Arkansas Constitution, Article 2, § 27, to remove the exception permitting slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for crime.

Establishes that Arkansas Constitution shall state "There shall be no slavery in this State, nor involuntary servitude" with no exceptions, while retaining provisions on standing armies and military subordination to civil power.

Requires that incarcerated individuals who work be compensated with money or "good time" credits to aid reentry into society.

Amendment becomes effective January 1, 2025, upon voter approval at the next general election for Representatives and Senators.

Ballot title is "A Constitutional Amendment to Repeal the Exception to the Prohibition of Slavery and Involuntary Servitude."