House Joint Resolution I, introduced on April 15, 2025, by Representatives Edwards, Hoskins, Mentzer, and Puri, proposes an amendment to the Michigan state constitution of 1963. The amendment seeks to revise Section 9 of Article I to explicitly prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude as a form of punishment for crimes. This change aims to ensure that such practices are not tolerated within the state.

The resolution has been referred to the Committee on Government Operations and, if approved, will be submitted to the people of Michigan for a vote during the next general election. The proposed amendment emphasizes the state's commitment to human rights and the abolition of practices that could be seen as exploitative or dehumanizing in the context of criminal justice.