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HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION 15
57
TH LEGISLATURE
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FIRST SESSION
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2025
INTRODUCED BY
Patricia Roybal Caballero
A JOINT RESOLUTION
PROPOSING TO AMEND ARTICLE 2, SECTION 4 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF
NEW MEXICO TO PROHIBIT SLAVERY AND INDENTURED SERVITUDE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO:
SECTION 1. It is proposed to amend Article 2, Section 4
of the constitution of New Mexico to read:
"All persons are born equally free and have certain
natural, inherent and inalienable rights; among which are the
rights of enjoying and defending life and liberty; of
acquiring, possessing and protecting property; and of seeking
and obtaining safety and happiness. Slavery and involuntary
servitude in any form are prohibited. "
SECTION 2. The amendment proposed by this resolution
shall be submitted to the people for their approval or
rejection at the next general election or at any special
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election prior to that date that may be called for that
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