RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 246 (HB 298) 2022 Regular Session Jordan
Existing constitution provides that slavery and involuntary servitude are prohibited, except
in the case of involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime.
Proposed constitutional amendment changes existing constitution to provide that slavery and
involuntary servitude are prohibited except for the otherwise lawful administration of
criminal justice.
Provides for submission of the proposed amendment to the voters at the statewide election
to be held Nov. 8, 2022.
(Amends Const. Art. I, §3)