H646

Const. Amend.: Remove Slavery as Punishment

Introduced·4/1/25

Amends North Carolina Constitution to prohibit slavery and involuntary servitude, removing exception for punishment for crime.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to the North Carolina Constitution, specifically Section 17 of Article I, to remove the exception that allows involuntary servitude as a punishment for crime. The amendment will be submitted to voters in the 2026 general election. If approved by a majority vote, it will permanently prohibit both slavery and involuntary servitude in the state.

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History

Apr 2, 2025

House

Passed 1st Reading

Apr 2, 2025

House

Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House

Apr 1, 2025

House

Filed