NEVADA QUESTION #4 - SLAVERY LANGUAGE

Amendment to the Ordinance of the Nevada Constitution and the Nevada Constitution

Originated - Assembly Joint Resolution No. 10 of the 81st Session

Proposes the removal of language authorizing the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment from the Nevada Constitution.

If passed in 2024 it becomes law.

Ballot Question: 

Shall the Ordinance of the Nevada Constitution and the Nevada Constitution be amended to remove language authorizing the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a criminal punishment?

A “Yes” vote would prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.

A “No” vote would maintain the current language authorizing the use of slavery or involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.