House Joint Resolution 8
Prohibit slavery as criminal punishment
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.
Current Version
Adopted By House
Adopted By Senate
Filed with Secretary of State
Subjects
Primary Sponsors
Alicia Reece
Emilia Strong Sykes
Cosponsors
Representatives
Michael Ashford
Kevin Boyce
Janine R. Boyd
Hearcel F. Craig
Stephanie D. Howse
Christie Bryant Kuhns
Fred Strahorn
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