House Joint Resolution I, introduced on April 15, 2025, by Representatives Edwards, Hoskins, Mentzer, and Puri, seeks to amend the Michigan state constitution of 1963. The proposed amendment aims to explicitly prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude as a form of punishment for crimes, thereby ensuring that such practices are not tolerated within the state.

The resolution outlines that the amendment will be submitted to the citizens of Michigan for approval during the next general election, following the legal procedures for constitutional amendments. If passed, this change would reinforce the state's commitment to human rights and dignity by eliminating any legal allowance for forced labor as a consequence of criminal convictions.