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HJR5Introduced in the House

CA: Prohibit slavery, involuntary servitude as criminal penalty

IntroducedHouse General Government

Introduced by Dontavius Jarrells, District 1

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Proposing to amend Section 6 of Article I of the Constitution of the State of Ohio to prohibit slavery or involuntary servitude in Ohio for the punishment of crime.

Where it stands

Referred to committee: General Government

September 15, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Introduced

  2. Referred to committee: General Government

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