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FL S0392

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

3/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Powell

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Origin

Senate

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes creation of Section 28 of Article I of the Florida Constitution to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude in the state.

  • Explicitly prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude as a penalty or punishment for a crime.

  • Requires submission of the proposed constitutional amendment to Florida voters for approval at the next general election or an earlier special election authorized by law.

  • Ballot language will read: "PROHIBITION ON SLAVERY AND INVOLUNTARY SERVITUDE.—Proposing an amendment to the State Constitution to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude, including as a penalty or punishment for a crime."

Legislative Description

Slavery and Involuntary Servitude

Last Action

Died in Judiciary

3/14/2022

Committee Referrals

Judiciary10/13/2021

Full Bill Text

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