SR91

Urges Congress to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to prohibit slavery or indentured servitude for individuals convicted of a crime.

The bill urges Congress to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to prohibit the use of slavery or indentured servitude for individuals convicted of a crime. It highlights that the Thirteenth Amendment, while commonly understood to have abolished slavery and indentured servitude, allows these practices as punishment for convicted individuals. The bill notes that incarcerated workers often receive minimal wages, and their work does not equip them with skills necessary for employment outside of prison. It emphasizes the need for a constitutional amendment to address this issue.