ACA 6
Slavery.
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Two Thirds
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Pending Referral
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Bill overview
This bill proposes an amendment to the California Constitution to completely prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude, except for work assignments voluntarily accepted by incarcerated individuals. Currently, the Constitution allows for involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime, a practice that dates back to 1849. The amendment aims to align California’s laws with the abolition of slavery and uphold human dignity within the state’s correctional system. The amendment will take effect on January 1, 2027.
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