Section 17. Slavery and involuntary servitude

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Slavery and involuntary servitude

Slavery is forever prohibited. Involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the parties have been adjudged guilty, is forever prohibited.

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Election Date: November 3, 1970

Votes For Ratification: 393759

Votes Against Ratification: 251132

Percent for Ratification: 61%

Percent Against Ratification: 39%

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Amendment Source: 1969 Chap 1258

Effective Date Source: 1969 Chapter 1258

Slavery prohibited

Slavery and involuntary servitude, otherwise than for crime whereof the parties shall have been duly convicted, shall be, and are hereby forever prohibited within this State.

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