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OH SJR5
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
6/30/2020
Primary Sponsor
Cecil Thomas
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AI Summary
- Proposes amendment to Section 6 of Article I of the Ohio Constitution to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude in all circumstances, including as punishment for crime
- Requires three-fifths approval of members in both chambers of the General Assembly to submit the proposal to voters
- Scheduled for submission to Ohio voters at the general election on November 3, 2020
- Amendment takes effect immediately upon adoption by a majority of voters, repealing the existing constitutional provision that permits involuntary servitude as criminal punishment
- Introduced by Senator Thomas with cosponsors Senators Craig, Maharath, Antonio, Fedor, Lehner, Yuko, and Kunze
Legislative Description
Removes slavery/involuntary servitude as punishment for crime
Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment
Last Action
Refer to Committee: Government Oversight and Reform
7/21/2020
Committee Referrals
Government Oversight and Reform7/21/2020
Full Bill Text
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