HF3335
Slavery or involuntary servitude as criminal punishment for a crime prohibited, and constitutional amendment proposed.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF3536
AI Generated Summary
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
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Public Safety Finance and Policy | |
| May 18, 2025 | House | Action | Authors added | ||
| February 17, 2026 | House | Action | Author added | ||
| March 02, 2026 | House | Action | Author added | ||
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Progress through the legislative process
In Committee
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