Measure on the ballot in the 2020 Utah General Election in Utah.
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Get StartedThe Utah Constitution currently prohibits slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishments for those convicted of crimes - this is referred to as an exception clause. This measure repeals the constitutional exception on the ban of slavery that allows for slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime.
A "yes" vote on this amendment is a vote in favor of removing language from the Utah Constitution that allows the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as criminal punishments.
A "no" vote on this amendment is a vote against this amendment, thus keeping language in the state constitution that allows the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as criminal punishments.
"It is an ugly thing. It needs to be removed immediately. It’s time we erased that and any other racist monument in the state." , in support of Constitutional Amendment C (Learn more)
"In the United States of America, in 2019, there’s no reason to have any reference of slavery or involuntary servitude.", in support of Constitutional Amendment C (Learn more)
Shall the Utah Constitution be amended to make the following changes to the Utah Constitution’s ban on slavery and involuntary servitude: remove the language that allows slavery and involuntary servitude as punishment for a crime; and clarify that the ban does not affect the otherwise lawful administration of the criminal justice system?
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