Georgia legislation · 2025-2026 Regular Session
Georgia HR1530: Ending Slavery in Georgia Amendment; propose - CA
Status: In committee, March 6, 2026
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to repeal the exception allowing involuntary servitude for persons convicted of crimes or contempt of court; to provide for a short title; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
What the bill says
A resolution Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to repeal the exception allowing involuntary servitude for persons convicted of crimes or contempt of court; to provide for a short title; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
From the introduced text:
A RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to repeal the exception allowing involuntary servitude for persons convicted of crimes or contempt of court; to provide for a short title; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA: SECTION 1. This resolution shall be known and may be cited as the "Ending Slavery in Georgia Amendment." SECTION 2. Article I, Section I of the Constitution is amended by revising Paragraph XXII as follows: "Paragraph XXII. Involuntary servitude. There shall be no involuntary servitude within the State of Georgia except as a punishment for crime after legal conviction thereof or for contempt of court." H. R. 1530 LC 62 0094 SECTION 3. The above proposed amendment to the Constitution shall be published and submitted as provided in Article X, Section I, Paragraph II of the Constitution. The ballot submitting the above proposed amendment shall have written or printed thereon the following: "( ) YES Shall the Constitution of Georgia be amended so as to remove language ( ) NO authorizing the use of involuntary servitude as a punishment for crimes or for contempt of court?" All persons desiring to vote in favor of ratifying the proposed amendment shall vote "Yes." All persons …
Sponsors
- Ruwa Romman (D, 97) · primary sponsor
- Al Williams (D, 168)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, 141)
- Scott Holcomb (D, 101)
- Anne Westbrook (D, 163)
- Clark, Jasmine (D, 108)
Latest actions
- : House Second Readers
- : House First Readers
- : House Hopper
Common questions
- What is HR1530?
- HR1530 is a bill in the Georgia Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Ending Slavery in Georgia Amendment; propose - CA.
- What does HR1530 do?
- In its own words: A resolution Proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to repeal the exception allowing involuntary servitude for persons convicted of crimes or contempt of court; to provide for a short title; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HR1530?
- In committee as of March 6, 2026. Latest action: House Second Readers (March 6, 2026).
- Who sponsored HR1530?
- Ruwa Romman (D, 97), with 5 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HR1530?
- On the Georgia Legislature website: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73799
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