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MN SF1620

MN SF1620
Constitutional amendment prohibiting slavery or involuntary servitude as criminal punishment for a crime


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Introduced
03/01/2021
In Committee
03/01/2021
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 a constitutional amendment to the Minnesota Constitution that would prohibit slavery or involuntary servitude as criminal punishment for a crime. The amendment would remove the existing language that allows for slavery or involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime. The proposed amendment would be submitted to voters at the 2022 general election, where they would be asked to vote on whether to amend the constitution to prohibit this practice.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Author added Marty (on 02/07/2022)

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