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MN HF1333

MN HF1333
Slavery or involuntary servitude as criminal punishment prohibited, and constitutional amendment proposed.


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Introduced
02/18/2021
In Committee
02/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022

Introduced Session

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

Bill Summary

A bill for an act proposing an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution, article I, section 2; prohibiting slavery or involuntary servitude as criminal punishment for a crime.

AI Summary

This bill proposes an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution to prohibit slavery or involuntary servitude as criminal punishment for a crime. The proposed amendment would remove the existing language that allows for involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime. The proposed amendment would be submitted to the voters at the 2022 general election, where they would be asked to vote on whether to amend the Minnesota Constitution to prohibit slavery or involuntary servitude as criminal punishment.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Author added Moller (on 03/08/2021)

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