2024 California Proposition 6
2024 referendum
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Proposition 6, titled Remove Involuntary Servitude as Punishment for Crime Amendment, was a California ballot proposition and constitutional amendment that failed in the 2024 general election on November 5.[1][2][3] The proposition, if passed, would have repealed the line "Involuntary servitude is prohibited except to punish crime" from the California Constitution, replacing it with language saying that involuntary servitude is prohibited absolutely.
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Support
Supporters argued that "Proposition 6 ends slavery in California and upholds human rights and dignity for everyone. It replaces carceral involuntary servitude with voluntary work programs, has bipartisan support, and aligns with national efforts to reform the 13th Amendment. It will prioritize rehabilitation, lower recidivism, and improve public safety, resulting in taxpayer savings."
"Yes on Prop. 6" has raised $2.07 million as of October 30, 2024.[4]
- Federal officials
- Barbara Lee, U.S. Representative from CA-12 (1998–2025)[4]
- Maxine Waters, U.S. Representative from CA-43 (1991–present)[4]
- State legislators
- Lori Wilson, state assemblymember from the 11th district (2022–present)[4]
- Municipal officials
- Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles (2022–present) and former U.S. Representative from CA-37 (2011-2022)[4]
- Notable individuals
- Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers[5]
- Organizations
- ACLU California Action[4]
- Anti-Recidivism Coalition[4]
- California Teachers Association[4]
- California Legislative Black Caucus[4]
- League of Women Voters of California[4]
- Council on American-Islamic Relations California[4]
- Law Enforcement Action Partnership[5]
- Political parties
- Labor unions
- Newspapers and publications
Opposition
No official argument against Proposition 6 was submitted to the California Secretary of State and no opponents were listed on the ballot.[5] However, public polling has shown the oppose side leading.[9]
The oppose side has not established an official campaign and raised $0 as of October 30, 2024.[4]
- Organizations
- Political parties
- Newspapers and publications
Polling
| Date of opinion poll | Conducted by | Sample size | In favor | Against | Undecided | Margin | Margin of Error |
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| October 7–15, 2024[13] | Public Policy Institute of California | 1,137 LV | 41% | 56% | 4% | 15% Against | ±3.1% |
| August 29 – September 11, 2024[14] | Public Policy Institute of California | 1,071 LV | 46% | 50% | 4% | 3% Against | ±3.7% |
