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 aims to affirm that all individuals are born free and possess inherent rights, including the rights to life, liberty, property, and the pursuit of happiness, while clearly stating that slavery and involuntary servitude are not permissible.

The proposed amendment will be presented to the citizens of New Mexico for their approval or rejection during the next general election or at any special election that may be convened for this purpose before that date. This initiative reflects a commitment to ensuring that the rights and freedoms of all individuals are protected under the state constitution.