A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Section 6 of Article I thereof, relating to slavery.

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The California Constitution prohibits slavery and prohibits involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime.

This measure would instead prohibit slavery in all forms. This measure would clarify that its provisions do not prohibit the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation from awarding credits to an incarcerated person who voluntarily accepts a work assignment.

Chamber: House
Introduced: Feb 6, 2025
Last action: Feb 7, 2025 — From printer. May be heard in committee March 9.
Session: 20252026
Momentum: 15 · Stalled

PASSAGE PROBABILITY

4.8% Unlikely

Why this number

Stage base Introduced — base rate 35%, measured from CA's completed sessions
Momentum -8 15/100 from the pace of recorded action
Time since last action -22 610 days quiet

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