Bill > SJR63

This Joint Resolution proposes an amendment to Section 2 of Article I of the Wisconsin Constitution, which currently allows for slavery or involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime after conviction. The resolution seeks to remove the exception that permits such practices, meaning that slavery or involuntary servitude would be prohibited in the state under all circumstances, even as punishment for a crime. This proposed amendment is being presented for its first consideration and, if passed, will be referred to the next legislature and published for three months before the subsequent general election for further action.