Purpose of the Bill

The purpose of this bill is to propose an amendment to the Minnesota Constitution. It aims to eliminate language that allows slavery or involuntary servitude as a form of criminal punishment, aligning state law with contemporary human rights standards.

Main Provisions

• The bill seeks to amend Article I, Section 2 of the Minnesota Constitution.
• The proposed amendment explicitly states there shall be no slavery or involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime.
• The amendment will be presented to the voters in the 2026 general election, where they can vote "Yes" or "No" on whether to change the state constitution accordingly.

Significant Changes

• Currently, the Minnesota Constitution permits involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime. This bill aims to remove this exception, thereby prohibiting any form of slavery or involuntary servitude, even as punishment for a crime.

Relevant Terms

• Slavery
• Involuntary Servitude
• Criminal Punishment
• Constitutional Amendment
• Human Rights