OH SJR5 | 2019-2020 | 133rd General Assembly
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-2)
Status: Introduced on June 30 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-07-21 - Refer to Committee: Government Oversight and Reform
Pending: Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 30 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-07-21 - Refer to Committee: Government Oversight and Reform
Pending: Senate Government Oversight and Reform Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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.
Title
Removes slavery/involuntary servitude as punishment for crime
Sponsors
| Rep. Cecil Thomas [D] | Sen. Hearcel Craig [D] | Sen. Teresa Fedor [D] | Sen. Stephanie Kunze [R] |
| Sen. Peggy Lehner [R] | Sen. Tina Maharath [D] | Sen. Kenny Yuko [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-07-21 | Senate | Refer to Committee: Government Oversight and Reform |
| 2020-06-30 | Senate | Offered |
Subjects
Constitutional Amendment
Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement
Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment
Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement
Crimes, Corrections, and Law Enforcement : Crime and Punishment
