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HJR 5 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

CA: Prohibit slavery, involuntary servitude as criminal penalty

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.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeThe bill promotes criminal justice reform by prohibiting slavery/involuntary servitude as a criminal penalty, thereby protecting civil rights within corrections and sentencing.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill prohibits slavery/involuntary servitude, fundamentally protecting workers' rights and upholding employment standards by eliminating forced labor.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jun 23, 2025 Last action Sep 15, 2025
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Total actions
2
Key actions
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Committee
1
Sep 15, 2025
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
Jun 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 31 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Dontavius Jarrells
Dontavius Jarrells
DDemocratic
OH
1
P
Photo of Veronica Sims
Veronica Sims
DDemocratic
OH
33
Co
Photo of Allison Russo
Allison Russo
DDemocratic
OH
7
Co
Photo of Anita Somani
Anita Somani
DDemocratic
OH
8
Co
Photo of Beryl Piccolantonio
Beryl Piccolantonio
DDemocratic
OH
4
Co
Photo of Bride Sweeney
Bride Sweeney
DDemocratic
OH
16
Co
Photo of Cecil Thomas
Cecil Thomas
DDemocratic
OH
25
Co
Photo of Christine Cockley
Christine Cockley
DDemocratic
OH
6
Co
Photo of Crystal Lett
Crystal Lett
DDemocratic
OH
11
Co
Photo of Dan Troy
Dan Troy
DDemocratic
OH
23
Co
Photo of Dani Isaacsohn
Dani Isaacsohn
DDemocratic
OH
24
Co
Photo of Darnell Brewer
Darnell Brewer
DDemocratic
OH
22