New Jersey SCR16 amends the State Constitution to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude, including as punishment for a crime.

New Jersey SCR16 proposes an amendment to the State Constitution to explicitly prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude. This amendment would ensure that no individual, including inmates, can be forced to work against their will, even if compensated. The amendment would be submitted to the public for approval at the next general election. The current Constitution does not explicitly address slavery or involuntary servitude, and this amendment aims to fill that gap by adding a new paragraph to Article I.

New Jersey SCR16 amends the State Constitution to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude, including as punishment for a crime.

New Jersey SCR16 proposes an amendment to the State Constitution to explicitly prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude. This amendment would ensure that no individual, including inmates, can be forced to work against their will, even if compensated. The amendment would be submitted to the public for approval at the next general election. The current Constitution does not explicitly address slavery or involuntary servitude, and this amendment aims to fill that gap by adding a new paragraph to Article I.