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Authors Wilson  
Subject Slavery.
Relating To relating to slavery.
Title A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Section 6 of Article I thereof, relating to slavery.
Last Action Dt 2025-02-06
State Introduced
Status Pending Referral
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Vote Req Approp Fiscal Cmte Local Prog Subs Chgs Urgency Tax Levy Active?
Two Thirds No Yes No None None None Y
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Bill Actions
2025-02-07     From printer. May be heard in committee March 9.
2025-02-06     Introduced. To print.
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Introduced     2025-02-06
Analyses TBD
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The California Constitution prohibits slavery and prohibits involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.

This measure would instead prohibit slavery in all forms. This measure would clarify that its provisions do not prohibit the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation from awarding credits to an incarcerated person who voluntarily accepts a work assignment.