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CA ACA 6

introduced

A resolution to propose to the people of the State of California an amendment to the Constitution of the State, by amending Section 6 of Article I thereof, relating to slavery.

California · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower

Quick answers

Did CA ACA 6 pass?

Not yet. CA ACA 6 has been introduced as of 2025-02-07 but has not advanced to a vote. Latest recorded action (2025-02-07): From printer. May be heard in committee March 9.

What is CA ACA 6 about?

The California Constitution prohibits slavery and prohibits involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. This measure would instead prohibit slavery in all forms. This measure would clarify that its provisions do not prohibit the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation from awarding credits to an incarcerated person who voluntarily accepts a work assignment.

Who sponsors CA ACA 6?

Wilson is the primary sponsor of CA ACA 6.

Description

The California Constitution prohibits slavery and prohibits involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. This measure would instead prohibit slavery in all forms. This measure would clarify that its provisions do not prohibit the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation from awarding credits to an incarcerated person who voluntarily accepts a work assignment.

Introduced
2025-02-06
Latest action
2025-02-07 — From printer. May be heard in committee March 9.
Bill type
constitutional amendment
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • Wilsonauthor

Committees

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Action timeline

  1. 2025-02-06

    Introduced. To print.

    introduction

  2. 2025-02-07

    From printer. May be heard in committee March 9.

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Votes

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Related bills

No related bills recorded for this bill.

Official source

http://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260ACA6

Attribution

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