Section 21. Slavery and Involuntary Servitude Forbidden - Limitation

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Slavery and Involuntary Servitude Forbidden - Limitation

(1) Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall exist within this State.
(2) Subsection (1) does not apply to the otherwise lawful administration of the criminal justice system.

Summary: Removes language that allows slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime

Election Date: November 3, 2020

Votes For Ratification: 1138974

Votes Against Ratification: 276171

Percent for Ratification: 80%

Percent Against Ratification: 20%

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Amendment Source: 2019 HJR 8

Effective Date Source: https://voteinfo.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/42/2020/12/2020-General-Election-Canvass.pdf

Slavery Forbidden

Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within this State.

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