This joint resolution proposes an amendment to Article 2, Section 4 of the New Mexico Constitution to explicitly prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude in any form. The amendment emphasizes that all individuals are born free and possess inherent rights, including the rights to life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness. The proposed language aims to reinforce the state's commitment to human rights and dignity.

The resolution mandates that the proposed amendment be presented to the public for approval or rejection during the next general election or any special election that may be convened for this purpose. This process ensures that the citizens of New Mexico have a direct say in the constitutional change regarding the prohibition of slavery and involuntary servitude.