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MN HF3335

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Dave Pinto

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Origin

House of Representatives

94th Legislature 2025-2026

AI Summary

  • Proposes amending Article I, Section 2 of the Minnesota Constitution to remove the exception that currently allows slavery or involuntary servitude "as punishment for a crime"

  • Would make the prohibition on slavery and involuntary servitude absolute in Minnesota, with no exceptions

  • Requires the proposed constitutional amendment to be placed on the ballot at the 2026 general election for voter approval

  • Ballot question would ask voters: "Shall the Minnesota Constitution be amended to prohibit slavery or involuntary servitude as criminal punishment for a crime?"

Legislative Description

Slavery or involuntary servitude as criminal punishment for a crime prohibited, and constitutional amendment proposed.

Last Action

Author added Rehm

3/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety Finance and Policy5/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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