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FL H0039

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Dianne Hart-Lowman

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes creation of Section 28 of Article I of the Florida State Constitution to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude
  • Explicitly prohibits involuntary servitude as a penalty or punishment for crime
  • Requires submission of the proposed amendment to Florida voters for approval or rejection at the next general election or an earlier special election authorized by law
  • Specifies ballot language describing the amendment as a constitutional prohibition on slavery and involuntary servitude, including as criminal penalties

Legislative Description

Prohibition of Slavery and Involuntary Servitude

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice & Public Safety Subcommittee

3/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee9/17/2021

Full Bill Text

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