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This Constitutional Amendment, known as the “End Slavery in California Act,” proposes to amend Section 6 of Article I of the California Constitution to explicitly prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude in any form. It clarifies that "slavery" includes forced labor that is compelled through physical or legal coercion, while specifically stating that this prohibition does not apply to voluntary work programs within correctional facilities. This amendment aims to strengthen existing protections against forced labor by providing a clear and comprehensive definition within the state's foundational law.