Measure on the ballot in the 2018 Colorado 2018 General Election in Colorado.
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Get StartedA “yes” vote outlaws slavery and involuntary servitude as a form of punishment.
A “no” vote continues to allow slavery and involuntary servitude as a form of punishment for criminals.
According to the Colorado General Assembly, the amendment may make work practices for prisoners legally uncertain. Prison work requirements provide structure and purpose for prisoners. Work requirements allow prisoners to work on skills and reduce recidivism., in opposition to Amendment A (Learn more)
According to Abolish Slavery Colorado, the outdated section of the amendment needs to be updated to reflect fundamental freedom and equality, and is a powerful symbolic statement. Prison work and community service programs will still be able to function. , in support of Amendment A (Learn more)
This amendment would ban slavery as a form of punishment for crime, which is currently legal in the United States under the 13th Amendment and under the Colorado State Constitution.
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