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OH HJR4
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
5/20/2020
Primary Sponsor
Tavia Galonski
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AI Summary
- Proposes amendment to Section 6 of Article I of the Ohio Constitution to eliminate the exception allowing involuntary servitude as punishment for crime
- Rewrites existing constitutional language from "nor involuntary servitude, unless for the punishment of crime" to "nor involuntary servitude" with no exceptions
- Requires approval by three-fifths of members elected to each house of the General Assembly to advance to voters
- Scheduled for voter approval at the general election on November 3, 2020
- Amendment takes effect immediately upon adoption by majority of electors voting on the proposal
Legislative Description
Amend constitution-prohibit slavery as punishment for crime
Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment
Last Action
Refer to Committee: State and Local Government
5/27/2020
Committee Referrals
State and Local Government5/27/2020
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