PROHIBIT SLAVERY, CA

HJR 15 proposes adding a clear constitutional prohibition against slavery and involuntary servitude to New Mexico's state constitution. It would amend Article 2, Section 4 to explicitly state that "slavery and involuntary servitude in any form are prohibited" for all residents. The amendment would require voter approval at the next general election or a special election called for that purpose. This change directly affects all New Mexicans by formally embedding a ban on slavery into the state's foundational law.